Research Based Learning in Teacher Education at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

As in other programs in German universities, research-based learning is becoming an integral part of teacher education programs, also at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin). Here, all future teachers conduct research projects during practicums in their bachelor’s and master’s studies. Topics and research methods in these student projects varywidely. Accompanying research is conducted, supporting quality development in research-based teacher education at HU Berlin in four areas: 1) curricular integration, 2) the lecturers’ perspective, 3) the students’ perspective and 4) learning outcomes. Methods used include curriculum analysis, lecturer and student questionnaires, and student interviews.