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Dr. Matthias Weiß is a biology and mathematics teacher at Rabanus-Maurus-Gymnasium in Mainz since 2002, while maintaining active involvement in academic research and teacher education. He holds a doctorate from the Biology Didactics Group at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (external doctoral student since 2011), focusing on evolutionary biology education. His roles include serving as Examination Chair for biology in the Abitur committee at Freie Waldorfschule Mainz since 2008, and prior experience in teacher training at IFB Speyer (2000–2010).
Education & Qualifications:
- Doctorate (2011+): Thesis: "How old do you have to be to understand evolution?"
- Second State Examination (2002) in biology/mathematics
- First State Examination (1999) after studying biology/mathematics at University of Mainz (1993–1999)
Research Focus: Investigates challenges and innovations in teaching evolutionary biology, emphasizing alignment between academic research advances and school curricula. Current projects explore expert perspectives on evolutionary biology's societal and pedagogical significance through interviews with Rhineland-Palatinate educators and researchers.
Key Projects:
- WinUM³: Developing modern evolutionary biology materials for classrooms
- "Hallo Hummel!": Bumblebee biology education initiatives
- BIO Plus and FLOWER Lab projects: Interdisciplinary science education
Teaching Contributions: Leads teacher training programs, module development (e.g., Subject Didactics modules for B.Ed./M.Ed.), and innovative teaching projects like "Forschendes Lernen" (inquiry-based learning). Active in curriculum design for biology education at secondary and teacher-training levels.
