Klaus Lingel

Dr. Klaus Lingel is a Lecturer at the Chair of Special Education V - Education for People with Emotional and Behavioural Disorders, part of the Faculty of Human Sciences at the University of Würzburg. His research focuses on metacognitive processes in mathematics education, developmental psychology, and educational assessment, particularly in secondary school contexts. He has contributed to the development of diagnostic tools such as the MAESTRA 5-6+ and DE-MAT tests for evaluating mathematical competencies. His work examines how metacognitive knowledge interacts with academic performance and cognitive development. Lingel holds a doctoral degree (Dr.) and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals like ZDM Mathematics Education and Psychologische Rundschau. He is actively involved in academic consulting and contributes to the Research Centre Consultation (SFBE).

Education & Academic Background: While specific educational details are not explicitly listed, his role as a Lecturer and publications suggest advanced training in educational psychology and special education.

Research Interests: Lingel’s work spans metacognitive strategies in mathematics, cross-domain cognitive development, and the design of educational assessments. His studies explore how metacognitive awareness influences learning outcomes in secondary education, with a focus on at-risk populations and students with behavioral disorders.

Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the Chair of Special Education V and collaborates with the Research Centre Consultation (SFBE) on educational diagnostics and intervention programs.