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International activities at the IFS

The connection to the international scientific community is of great strategic importance for the IFS.  Thus, the IFS is anchored in top national and international research. Furthermore, scientists regularly publish their research results in English-language journals or present them at international conferences. In addition, the institute regularly hosts visiting scholars; on the one hand, staff members spend research stays abroad, and on the other hand, guest lecturers from abroad come to the institute for research stays, project exchanges or guest lectures. Finally, the area of teaching at the institute is also characterized by its international orientation, as there are, for example, teaching concepts for the implementation of intercultural education in teacher training.

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IFS at ECER 2026

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Laura Becher and Dr. Ruben Kleinkorres presented their research in Tampere, Finland

IFS’s Laura Becher and Dr. Ruben Kleinkorres participated in the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2026 in Tampere, Finland. Organized by the European Educational Research Association (EERA), the conference focused on the Theme “Knowing and Acting: The Changing Conditions and Potentials of Education Research.”

Laura Becher organized and chaired a session on performance-oriented school climate. In her contribution, she presented findings from a five-year school panel study on the relationship between elementary schools’ academic optimism and reading achievement. The study was co-authored by Dr. Ruben Kleinkorres and Professor Nele McElvany.

Dr. Ruben Kleinkorres presented a study using PIRLS data from 2001 to 2021. His contribution examined changes in the number of books at home and its relationship with parental education and academic achievement.

Both sessions were well received and prompted lively discussions and interested questions. The conference also provided valuable opportunities for professional exchange, new contacts, and insights into current international educational research.

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