On October 15, the Leibniz Association is once again inviting scientists to a speed dating event. Around 100 researchers from a wide range of disciplines will be on hand to answer all kinds of questions about their research projects. This year, 12 educational researchers from LIfBi will be there. They are working on topics such as sibling research, reading skills, gender differences in educational pathways or belief in conspiracies and want to take the opportunity to explain their research in a way that is understandable to everyone. Appointments for the online talks can now be booked by anyone interested in science.

How parents rate their children's competencies
Parents' view on their children's competencies is relevant for the design of an enriched learning environment and the optimal promotion of children's competencies. However, the question arises as to the extent to which parents are able to adequately assess their children's competencies and whether parental competencies assessments change over the course of elementary school and thus come closer to the children's actual competencies. Find out more in an interview with Anna Ratka-Pauler.

Data literacy as a key skill in our world
Whether climate change or election results - current social issues often require a basic understanding of data, for example how and where data is created and used, how data is processed and analyzed or how to interpret data. Come and talk to Cornelia Schoor about data literacy, e.g. how the basic skills of the entire population differ from expert knowledge.

Language competencies of refugee children
German language skills are central to the educational participation of refugee children. Learning a new language is a long-term and often challenging process. The talk will discuss how the German language competencies of young refugees change in the first few years and what conditions are conducive to learning. The conversation with Julian Seuring also addresses the question of who receives targeted support and what effect this has.

Digital literacy as a key competence in the 21st century
With the digitalization of modern society, digital skills have become increasingly important. Younger generations are even referred to as "digital natives". This implies a certain level of competence in dealing with digital media. Research shows that the wide range of information available on the internet is a challenge for adolescents. Teaching them how to deal with it in a reflective manner is of immense importance. Find out more in an interview with Sümeyra Tural.

What siblings learn from each other
Close confidants, playmates, fierce rivals. Brothers and sisters can be all of these things to each other. Elena Wittmann is researching this special relationship, because siblings play an important role in individual development. Our relationship with them also has an influence on our self-image, our personality and our development.

Transforming reading competencies
The ability to read and understand written texts is a fundamental skill for social participation, even in the digital age. However, reading has changed fundamentally. Due to an oversupply of information, there is multiple content on topics. In the talk with Kathrin Thums and Karin Gehrer, you can find out how research is dealing with the challenges and opportunities for recording reading competencies.

Stigma awareness of unemployed persons
Social exclusion, e.g. through stigmatization, is an omnipresent phenomenon in modern societies. The perception of this stigmatization and its effects are central to its research. One manifestation of this phenomenon is the stigmatization of unemployed persons and their awareness of stigma. Do unemployed people perceive unemployment as stigmatizing? What are the effects of stigma awareness? Talk to Sebastian Lang about this.

Belief in conspiracies in times of Covid-19
Conspiracy myths are increasingly shaping politics and society, but are dangerous for democratic cohesion. The corona pandemic is an important reason for their spread, especially in times of low education, economic losses and a lack of political trust. At the same time, very different people show a pronounced belief in conspiracies, which requires a precise understanding of causes and consequences. Find out more from Steffen Wamsler.

Trust in politics - in crisis after Covid?
Political trust is crucial for the stability of democracies. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on trust in state institutions and actors. Gunduila Zoch outlines the development of trust in political actors, the media and the police over two years of the pandemic and sheds light on which population groups have been particularly affected by the gain or loss of trust.

The recording of diversity
The constructs of "gender" and "family diversity" have evolved in social science research. Gender is not only recorded in binary terms and expanded to include the aspect of gender identity. In terms of family background, the model of the classic nuclear family is often no longer applicable and must be supplemented by other combinations in order to take into account the increasingly diverse reality of family life. Monja Schmitt reports on this from scientific practice.

(Winding) paths on the way to university entrance qualifications
Women are considered the winners of educational expansion. Nevertheless, social inequalities between women and men still exist today: the choice of training and study subjects is still shaped by (traditional) role models, and women's wages and pensions are significantly lower. It seems that traditional role models take effect later in life. Magdalena Pratter is researching this.

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