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Kathrin Thomann M.Sc. serves as a Researcher at the Department of Education and Psychology, Free University of Berlin, specializing in Primary Education since March 15, 2020. She holds a Master of Science in Educational Science from the University of Bern (2011) and a Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education from the University of Teacher Education Bern (2006).
- Academic Credentials: Certificate of Advanced Studies in Higher Education (University of Bern, 2017)
- Previous Positions: Lecturer at Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education (2010-2019), Scientific Assistant at University of Bern (2009-2010)
Thomann's research expertise centers on educational partnerships between schools and families, teacher professional development, and learning process design. She actively contributes to multiple significant research initiatives including the WERA TASK FORCE Global Research in Extended Education, GeLeGanz, ProGanz, FlexGanz, and the EduCare research program studying extended education in Switzerland. Her work examines quality aspects of day schools and their effects on primary school children's development.
As an educator, Thomann supervises bachelor's theses on school-family cooperation, educational foundations of teaching and learning, and teacher professional development. She teaches seminars including 'Cooperation in School and Teaching and with Parents' and provides guidance for practical semesters. Her teaching approach emphasizes collaborative methods and inclusive learning environments.
- Current Research Projects: WERA TASK FORCE, GeLeGanz, ProGanz, FlexGanz, EduCare
- Methodological Focus: Accompanying research, educational diagnostics, peer consultation
Thomann's professional trajectory demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging educational theory with practical application in primary education settings, with particular emphasis on collaborative approaches between educational institutions, families, and other stakeholders in children's educational journeys.
