Ricarda Rübben

Ricarda Rübben is a Scientific Associate and Academic Councillor at the Chair of School Education within the Faculty of Human Sciences at Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg. She earned her doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Osnabrück in January 2021 and completed her teacher training qualifications in Educational Science and German Studies from the University of Siegen.

Academic Background

• 2021: Doctorate in Philosophy, University of Osnabrück
• 2015: Second State Examination for Teaching at Grammar Schools and Comprehensive Schools, ZfsL Siegen
• 2013: First State Examination for Teaching at Grammar Schools and Comprehensive Schools (Educational Science and German Studies), University of Siegen

Professional Experience

• Since 2022: Academic Councillor (aZ) at the Chair of School Education, Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg
• 2021-2022: Research Assistant (Post-Doc) at the Chair of Educational Science and General Didactics, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg
• 2015-2020: Research Associate at SiNet (Siegen School Development Network), University of Siegen

Research Focus

Dr. Rübben's research centers on four main areas:

• Teacher education and professional research
• School pedagogy as a distinct academic discipline
• Scientific and professional orientation in teacher training
• Inclusion practices and policies in educational settings

Her work particularly examines the relationship between academic training and practical teaching requirements, with emphasis on how teachers develop and maintain their professional identities in changing educational landscapes.

Publications and Academic Contributions

Dr. Rübben has an active publication record with numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited volumes. Her recent work (2023-2024) demonstrates significant scholarly productivity across multiple areas of educational research.

Her research shows particular interest in:

• The implementation challenges of inclusive education in German grammar schools
• The impact of pandemic-era distance learning on student retention
• Moral conflicts and decision-making in the teaching profession
• Student perspectives on the relationship between academic study and professional practice

Dr. Rübben regularly presents her research at national conferences including those organized by the German Society for Educational Science (DGfE), contributing to ongoing scholarly conversations about teacher education reform and the academic status of school pedagogy.