Dr. Benjamin Badstieber is an Academic Councilor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Duisburg-Essen, where he teaches in the Inclusive Education and Diversity program. His research focuses on inclusion and inclusive education, school transformation in response to diversity, professional roles in inclusive schools and curriculum development, and the de- and reconstruction of practices in emotional and social development.
He earned his doctorate in educational science from the University of Cologne, where he also completed his studies in special education with a focus on learning, physical and motor development, and emotional and social development.
FFP 2025 Project
As part of his 2025 Future Fellowship, Dr. Benjamin Badstieber aims to advance the international EmoSmart project, which investigates how emotional schemas influence teaching and learning in schools. While emotional schemas have been studied in psychotherapy and parent-child relationships, their role in classroom dynamics and teacher-student interactions remains largely unexplored in both German and Anglo-American contexts.
The project focuses on analyzing data from a recent survey of school professionals in Germany, planning a comparative international study, and integrating research findings into teacher education. The overarching goal is to strengthen educators’ social-emotional competencies and promote more inclusive, equitable school environments.
Dr. Badstieber will continue his collaboration with Patricia Jennings from the University of Virginia and Lucia Amrhein from the University of Duisburg-Essen. His research stay will include visits to Charlottesville and New York City to support international exchange and develop a joint research proposal.
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From December 18 to December 19, 2025, Future Fellow Benjamin Badstieber will convene a two-day workshop in collaboration with the University of Virginia and New York University to expand the scope of his ongoing research. The workshop will focus on establishing the SCALEability Advisory Board and identifying key areas for collaboration among participating partners. Sessions will also center on the development of the AI Assistant, examining its implementation strategy, technical framework, and potential pathways toward practical application and long-term scalability. By Invitation only.