Wolfram Rollett

Prof. Dr. Wolfram Rollett is a full professor (W3) of Empirical Educational Research with a focus on School Development at the University of Education Freiburg, Germany. Since 2021, he has served as Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences. Previously, he directed the Institute of Educational Science (2014-2016, 2019-2020) and coordinated the Special Interest Group 18 on Educational Effectiveness for the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI). His professional journey includes research positions at TU Dortmund and TU Braunschweig, with international collaborations in Brazil and Spain.

Education:

• Diploma in Psychology (1995) from RWTH Aachen
• PhD in Psychology (2007) from TU Braunschweig
• Habilitation in Educational Science (2012) from TU Dortmund

Research Focus: Rollett's work examines educational effectiveness through longitudinal studies of all-day schools, inclusive education models, and digital learning innovations. His research investigates:

• Impact of classroom composition on academic outcomes
• Development of inclusive STEM teaching methods
• Effects of extended education programs
• School quality measurement and improvement frameworks

He leads major projects like the Study on the Development of All-Day Schools (StEG), funded by BMBF and ESF.

Publication Trends: Rollett's recent articles cluster around three themes: COVID-19 learning impact studies (2022-2023), inclusive science education innovations (2021-2022), and longitudinal analyses of school tracking systems (2023). His work consistently applies mixed-methods approaches to educational effectiveness research, with strong emphasis on policy implications.

Professional Engagement: He leads the research group on school development, supervises doctoral candidates, and coordinates national evaluation projects. Notable collaborations include the Freiburg School of Education (FACE) initiative and cross-national research with Brazilian universities. Rollett regularly contributes to educational policy forums and curriculum development committees.