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Urs Grob is a Lecturer and Research Associate at the Institute of Educational Science, University of Zurich, specializing in quantitative methods within the Department of Methods. His roles include designing educational assessments, leading longitudinal studies, and analyzing classroom dynamics through video-based research.
- Doctorate in Education (2000), University of Zurich
- Licentiate in Pedagogy/Psychology (1995), University of Zurich
- Primary Teaching Training (1985-1986), Zurich
Research Interests: Political socialization, intergenerational transmission of values, mathematics education, and the impact of school environments on long-term behavioral outcomes. His work often bridges educational psychology, quantitative data analysis, and school improvement.
Publications include longitudinal analyses of political interest, classroom behavior studies, and assessments of mathematics instruction. Key projects: LifE (Life courses from adolescence to adulthood), Swiss-German Video Study on teaching quality, and BASIS-MATH-G diagnostic tools.
Editorial Contributions: Redaktor der Schweizerischen Zeitschrift für Bildungswissenschaften (2012-2014), member of editorial boards (2009-2014). He has reviewed for journals including Educational Research Review and Learning and Instruction.
Projects & Grants: SNSF-funded initiatives (e.g., LifE45, Teaching Quality Study), DFG collaborations, and Swiss National Science Foundation grants. His methods expertise informs policy and curriculum evaluations.
Conference Presence: Active in European and international conferences (EARLI, ISSBD, DGFE), presenting on topics like intergenerational party preference, classroom disturbances, and longitudinal data analysis.
