Jan Strobl

Jan Strobl is an academic staff member and scientific assistant at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Computer Science, within the Didactics of Computer Science research group. He is actively engaged in teaching and research, particularly in the area of language-sensitive computer science education and teacher training programs. His work supports the integration of language education into computer science curricula, especially in multilingual and inclusive classroom settings.

His research interests center on Computer Science Education, with a strong emphasis on Discipline-Specific Language Proficiency, Teacher Education, and Inclusive Pedagogy. He investigates how linguistic diversity impacts learning in computer science and develops strategies to help future teachers address these challenges. His work is deeply rooted in curriculum development for master’s-level teacher education programs.

The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on integrating language education into computer science instruction. These works explore pedagogical frameworks such as genre-based writing approaches, the design of language-sensitive courses, and interdisciplinary cooperation between computer science and language education experts. The trend shows a growing emphasis on preparing teachers to support students with diverse linguistic backgrounds through targeted, discipline-specific methods.

Jan Strobl has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading computing education conferences and journals, including WiPSCE and ISSEP. His collaborative research involves key figures in the field, such as Fatma Batur, Torsten Brinda, and Felix Ziemann.

He advises student theses and contributes to teacher training initiatives, including workshops and continuing education programs for in-service teachers. While no specific grants are mentioned, his involvement in interdisciplinary projects like 'German as a second language in all subjects' suggests active participation in funded educational research.

He is part of the Computing Education Research Group at the University of Duisburg-Essen, which focuses on improving computer science instruction at the school level through evidence-based practices, curriculum development, and teacher professionalization.