Silke Hertel

Prof. Dr. Silke Hertel is a Professor of Personal Competencies in the School Context at Heidelberg University’s Institute of Educational Science, and currently holds the position of Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Teaching until 2026. In her role as Vice-Rector, she oversees strategic advancements in research-oriented teaching, innovative teaching formats, and the integration of accessibility, diversity, and digitalization in university education.

Her research focuses on self-regulated learning, teacher competencies, and educational psychology, with a particular emphasis on fostering adaptive learning environments and parental-child interactions in early education. Notable contributions include the development of the SAVE suicide prevention program for schools and studies on parental scaffolding in cognitive development.

• Education: No explicit details provided in the text, though her academic role implies advanced qualifications in educational science.
• Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute of Educational Science, collaborating on projects related to educational policy and teacher training.

Prof. Hertel’s work bridges theoretical research and practical implementation, addressing challenges in modern educational systems through evidence-based interventions and policy guidance.