University of Wuppertal

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The Department of Empirical Educational Research deals with questions of the interplay of the educational system, characteristics of the socio-cultural background as well as educational and training trajectories. This is investigated with reference to the behaviour, attitudes and assessments of pupils and teachers. Existing data is used and own data is collected to test and further develop theoretical models of educational research. We are currently focussing on the following topics, among others Alternative Educational Pathways, Diversity & Digitality, Political Socialisation, Classroom Disruption and Career Orientation.