Marcus Schiolko

Marcus Schiolko is a Lecturer and PhD student in Chemistry Didactics at the University of Duisburg-Essen (AG Ropohl). He holds a Master of Education in Chemistry and Catholic Religious Education from the University of Münster. His research focuses on enhancing content coherence in chemistry teaching through Conceptual Strand Maps, aiming to bridge gaps between subject-specific and didactic knowledge in teacher training. He has been actively involved in the CoSMaS project since 2022, exploring interactive tools for curriculum design.

Education:

• Master of Education, Chemistry/Religion, University of Münster (2015)
• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/Religion, University of Münster (2013)
• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/Mathematics, University of Münster (2010)

Research Interests: Promoting content coherence in science education, curriculum design, teacher training methodologies, and the integration of interactive tools like Conceptual Strand Maps into educational practices. His work emphasizes practical applications in secondary schools and teacher preparation programs.

Key Projects: The CoSMaS project seeks to implement Conceptual Strand Maps into standard teacher training curricula, fostering coherence in lesson planning and professional development. This approach bridges theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry education.

Membership: Active in professional organizations such as the Society for Didactics of Chemistry and Physics (GDCP), the Institute for Education in Science and Mathematics (IZfB), and the Central Office for Media and Material (ZLB).