Prof. Dr. Kirsten Schlüter is a Professor of Biology and its Didactics at the University of Cologne, leading the Institute of Biology Education. She holds a PhD from ETH Zurich and has extensive experience in teacher training and educational research. Her work focuses on inquiry-based learning, inclusive biology education, and health/environmental education integration. Education: PhD in Environmental Sciences, ETH Zurich (1995) Teaching degree in Biology, ETH Zurich (1998) Biology Diploma, University of Kiel (1992) Research Interests: Schlüter’s research emphasizes practical, student-centered approaches to biology education. Notable areas include fostering inclusivity in classrooms, integrating health literacy into curricula, and using facade greening to promote climate literacy. Recent studies explore teacher training methodologies and pandemic-era educational adaptations. Articles Overview: Her recent publications analyze teacher perceptions of health education, digital/analog tool efficacy in plant knowledge acquisition, and student experimentation processes. Themes consistently revolve around innovative pedagogy and real-world application. Projects & Teaching: Leads initiatives like UTOPIA (interdisciplinary urban sustainability research) and the MoMo modular model garden project. Active in curriculum development for aging education and gender equity in science labs. Labs/Teams: Coordinates research groups on inquiry-based learning, inclusive biology teaching, and mobile benefits in teacher education (Mb2ite).






