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Dr. Nina Berlinger is a researcher and educator specializing in mathematics education at the University of Münster. She is actively involved in teaching courses related to primary school mathematics education, inclusive teaching practices, and the development of mathematical talents in young children. Her work focuses on creating inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse student needs while fostering mathematical excellence.
Dr. Berlinger's research interests center on inclusive mathematics education and the identification and nurturing of mathematical talents in primary school children. She has developed approaches for natural differentiation in mathematics classrooms, allowing all students to engage with challenging mathematical content at their appropriate level. Her work emphasizes creating open, substantial problem fields that provide opportunities for mathematical exploration regardless of students' prior knowledge or abilities. She investigates how spatial reasoning relates to mathematical talent development in young children and develops practical teaching strategies for educators.
Her publications reveal a strong focus on inclusive mathematics education, with particular emphasis on how to design classroom settings that simultaneously support students with varying abilities while challenging mathematically talented children. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of natural differentiation in mathematics classrooms and has developed practical teaching materials like the "Mathematische Weltreise" station learning concept. Her work often bridges theory and practice, providing concrete examples like the "Wege in Manhattan" problem that demonstrate how open mathematical problems can create inclusive learning opportunities.
Dr. Berlinger has received recognition through numerous publications in mathematics education journals and has presented her work at various national conferences. Her collaborative projects, particularly the "Inklusiver Mathematikunterricht" initiative, demonstrate her commitment to translating research into practical classroom applications.
She actively supervises bachelor's theses and teaches multiple courses each semester, including lectures on "Lernende und Mathematik" (Learners and Mathematics) and specialized seminars on differentiating mathematics instruction for primary school children, with particular attention to mathematically talented students. She also leads seminars on promoting mathematically talented children through the MaZ (Math Center Münster) program.
Dr. Berlinger is part of a research team working on inclusive mathematics education, collaborating with colleagues like Prof. Dr. Daniel Frischemeier, Prof. Dr. Marcus Nührenbörger, and Dr. Marcus Veber. Together, they have developed comprehensive approaches to inclusive mathematics teaching and teacher education.
