Grunau, Janika, Dr.

About

My research focus is on Technical and Vocational Education and Training,  especially in the Health Care sector. In recent publications, I discuss innovative strategies to qualify nurses, such as part-time training and validation of prior learning. I also work in the field of Teacher Education and Professionalization for Vocational Schools.

Research interests

• Empirical research (mixed methods / biographical research)
• QM and Career orientation in Vocational Schools
• First Generation Students in Teacher Training / Innovations in Teacher Training

Qualifications

• 2019: Certificate “Intercultural trainer”
• 2016: University of Osnabrueck: Doctor of Philopsophy/Focus: TVET; Topic: Educational pathways of first-generation students
• 2009: 1. State exam and Diploma in TVET Studies / Teaching in Vocational Schools, Health Science, Biology

Membership of professional bodies

• The German Educational Research Association (GERA)
• Association of TVET Research in social responsibility
• Workgroup „Health Care Professions” of researchers and ver.di trade union
• Advisory Board “VET in Nursing” at the Hans Boeckler Foundation

International experience

My work and my research includes international policies, practices and patterns of education and training. Recently, I have collaborated with researchers from the U.S., from China, from England and the Netherlands.

Teaching responsibilities

My current teaching responsibilities are focused on the B.A./B.Sc. and M.Ed. Programmes in Teacher Education for Vocational Schools.