Jan-Henning Ehm

Jan-Henning Ehm is Professor of Developmental and Educational Psychology at Heidelberg University of Education, specializing in early childhood education. He heads the Bachelor's program in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and teaches in the Master's program in Educational Sciences. Previously, he served as research associate and project leader at Leibniz Institute for Human Development (DIPF) and visiting professor at Freiburg University of Education.

His research examines:

• Learning and development processes in kindergarten/elementary-aged children
• Professional competencies of early childhood educators
• Child-educator interactions in daycare settings
• Language support evaluation
• Transition from daycare to elementary school

With extensive teaching experience, he emphasizes evidence-based practices and digital learning formats while balancing scientific rigor with practical relevance.