Markus Peschel

Prof. Dr. Markus Peschel is a full professor at Saarland University, affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, where he leads the Professorship for Didactics of General Education. He has been head of the research group since 2013, focusing on training future primary school teachers in Saarland. His work is centered on the multidisciplinary didactics of general education (Sachunterricht), integrating perspectives from social sciences, geography, science, technology, and history.

His research interests include:

• Didactics of General Education
• Primary School Teacher Training
• Science Education and Open Experimentation
• Extracurricular Learning Locations
• Sustainable Development and Health in Education
• Media and Digital Education

Prof. Peschel leads the GOFEX (Primary School Laboratory for Open Experimentation) project, which fosters hands-on scientific exploration for students, teachers, and pupils. His recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong focus on learning workshops, experimental pedagogy, teacher training, and digital tools in education. These works emphasize collaborative, inquiry-based, and self-directed learning in university and school contexts.

He has no listed scientific awards in the provided material.

Prof. Peschel supervises research and teaching activities, including seminars and projects such as GOFEX, Digital Primary School, and XRISE. He collaborates with scientific staff and project associates but no specific students are named. He is involved in grant-funded projects like GOFEX_EE (funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation) and SINUS meets GOFEX (funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture).

He leads the GOFEX laboratory, which serves as a student lab, teacher training facility, and continuing education center. The lab supports initiatives like energy efficiency education, open experimentation in primary schools, and cooperation with the Student Research Center Saarlouis.