Michael Illner

Michael Illner serves as a PartTime Lecturer in the Biology Department at Schwäbisch Gmünd University of Education, a role he has held since the winter semester of 2017. His position focuses on teacher education within the German secondary school system.

His academic background includes:

• 2002-2006: Realschullehramt (secondary teacher training) at Schwäbisch Gmünd University of Education, specializing in Biology, Chemistry, German, and Philosophy
• 2006: First State Examination
• 2007-2008: Trainee teacher period (Referendariat) at Schiller-Realschule Schwäbisch Gmünd
• 2008: Second State Examination

Mr. Illner's scholarly work centers on biology education methodology, with emphasis on zoological systematics and morphology, science teaching techniques, and curriculum development for natural sciences. His expertise extends to educational technology integration, leveraging his IT administration experience to enhance classroom instruction in subjects like NWA (Natural Sciences and Technology) and BNT (Biology, Natural Phenomena, Technology).

As an educator, he mentors trainee teachers in Biology, Chemistry, and German while supervising university students during practical training placements and the Integrated Study Practicum (ISP). Concurrently, he serves as Head of the Science Department at Realschule Heubach, where he teaches Biology, Chemistry, German, and Computer Science while managing network infrastructure and acting as a class teacher and career advisor.