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Dr. Volker Schwier serves as a Research Associate in Department 9: Didactics of Social Sciences at the Faculty of Sociology, University of Bielefeld, where he works in the field of Didactics of General Education under Prof. Zurstrassen. He also holds advisory positions on both the Board and Extended Board of the Center for General Studies.
His academic background includes a doctorate from Bielefeld University's Faculty of Sociology completed in 2021. His dissertation focused on 'Developmental conditions of social science didactic professionalism in the tension between multiple knowledge references and contingent action requirements,' reflecting his deep engagement with theoretical and practical aspects of social science education.
Dr. Schwier's research centers on Didactics of general education, Didactics of social sciences, and teacher professionalism. His work examines how educators develop professional competence while navigating complex knowledge frameworks and practical teaching demands, contributing to understanding the theoretical-practical interface in social science pedagogy.
He maintains multiple institutional affiliations including the Faculty of Sociology, Department 9: Didactics of Social Sciences, the Zurstrassen Group, BiSEd members of the Faculty of Sociology, and the Center for General Studies, demonstrating his broad engagement with educational research and practice at Bielefeld University.