Applied Linguistics for Inclusive and Future-Oriented EFL Teacher Education
I am Professor of Linguistics and English Language Education at the University of Education Ludwigsburg, Germany. My work lies at the intersection of Applied Linguistics, English Language Teacher Education and Inclusive Language Education.
My research explores how linguistic knowledge can inform the design of accessible and meaningful learning environments for heterogeneous EFL classrooms. Particular attention is given to language and literacy development, plurilingual practices, story-based tasks, learner participation and agency, as well as AI-supported lesson planning and professional reflection.
Research Areas
- language and literacy development in heterogeneous EFL classrooms
- inclusive and plurilingual practices and language awareness
- story-based tasks, well-being and narrative agency
- AI-supported task design and lesson planning
- reflective professional practice in English language teacher education
Profile and Academic Activities
Current Research and Development Projects
Reflective Practice in EFL Teacher Education
Inclusive and Story-Based Language Education
- Inclusive (Story-Based) Tasks in Early EFL
- Narrating Futures of Well-Being
- Storytelling as a Democracy Hub
AI, Task Design and Professional Learning
Plurilingualism and Pedagogical Reflection
Research, Teacher Education and Educational Practice
I understand research, university teaching and educational practice as interconnected spaces for development. In collaboration with pre-service teachers, teachers, schools and academic partners, I design and investigate linguistically informed learning environments that recognise linguistic diversity as a resource and create opportunities for participation, expression and learner voice.
I also serve on the scientific advisory board of PRAXIS ENGLISCH, contributing research-informed and EFL-specific perspectives to the collaborative development of practice-oriented themes and concepts.
Contact and Collaboration
I welcome enquiries about research and development projects, invited talks, workshops and academic collaboration.