Markus Scholz

Prof. Dr. Markus Scholz is a faculty member at Ludwigsburg University of Education, affiliated with the Faculty of Special Education and the Department of Special Education. He holds the academic rank of Professor and is actively involved in research and teaching related to supported communication, educational diagnostics, and inclusive education. His work emphasizes developing diagnostic tools like the BKF-R (Observation Sheet for Communicative Skills) and creating inclusive learning materials for children with diverse needs.

Research interests include cognitive development in children with disabilities, digital communication interfaces, and the design of educational tools for heterogeneous learning groups. Prof. Scholz has been a nominee for the 2019 Polytechnik Prize for his project 'NachHLtig,' focusing on sustainable and inclusive educational practices. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, co-authored influential textbooks, and delivered keynotes at international conferences.

His research also explores working memory profiles in students with learning difficulties, the efficacy of pictorial symbols in mathematics education, and environmental education strategies for inclusive settings. Prof. Scholz leads interdisciplinary projects, such as 'Communication, Learning, and Working Memory,' and collaborates with institutions like the University of Koblenz-Landau. He is a sought-after workshop leader on qualitative research methods and supported communication.

• Awards: Nominee for the 2019 Polytechnik Prize
• Grants: Multiple projects funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)
• Labs/Teams: BKF-R Project Team, Environmental Education and Inclusion Initiative