Open research questions in Education Methods and Technologies
53 gap statements mined from Education Methods and Technologies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,403 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.
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The paper mentions the challenges perceived by teachers, - it notes the complexity of sustainable development issues, - it highlights the need for a systemic understanding of sustainable development.
The need for universities to develop their own KI strategies. The lack of a comprehensive framework for universities to navigate the challenges of KI in higher education.
KI-Masterplan 2030. Szenarien zur Entwicklung von Hochschulen in der KI-Transformation. · 2026 · DOIThe paper identifies a research gap in the existing literature on educational inequality and migration, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of the complex forms of educational inequality. The study notes that existing research often focuses on the individual characteristics of 'migrant' pupils, rather than the institutional mechanisms that shape their opportunities.
Jenseits von Integration: Eine intersektionale Analyse institutioneller Barrieren für Bildungs- und Teilhabechancen von Schüler*innen · 2026 · DOIFuture research could further explore the concept of leisure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!practices as a practice beyond a narrative of self-unfolding and beyond a Eurocentric academic approach.
The paper highlights the need to establish a model for body-based knowledge production in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!this field.
The paper identifies a gap in understanding how study programmes with an ecological sustainability focus can contribute to the transformation of higher education and science.
Creating and Staying with the Trouble – Potenziale von weiblichen* ‚Non-Traditional Students‘ für eine transformierte und transformative Wissenschaft · 2026 · DOIThe study is limited to the FIDIC Yellow Book. The paper does not consider other contract models or local laws. The study is based on a review of the contract's terms and conditions.
Future research should consider other contract models and their provisions on defective performance. The study of the FIDIC Yellow Book's provisions on defective performance can be extended to other contexts. Further research is needed to fully understand the implications of the FIDIC Yellow Book's provisions for parties.
The study suggests further research on the development of interdisziplinäre Lehrveranstaltungen. The study recommends investigating the effectiveness of the Erziehungswissenschaftliche Frameanalyse in other contexts.
Störungsspezifisches Wissen in den Berufspraktischen Studien – eine frameanalytische Untersuchung von Studierendenarbeiten · 2026 · DOIThe study aims to address the lack of understanding of heilpädagogical disorder images among students.
Störungsspezifisches Wissen in den Berufspraktischen Studien – eine frameanalytische Untersuchung von Studierendenarbeiten · 2026 · DOIFuture research should investigate the use of ChatGPT in different language learning contexts. Further studies should explore the potential of ChatGPT in language teaching and learning.
There is a need to investigate the potential of ChatGPT in language learning. The study aims to address the gap in research on ChatGPT's capabilities and limitations.
The paper identifies a need for context-sensitive implementation of the Startchancen-Programm. The study highlights the importance of understanding the program's effectiveness in different contexts.
Zum Start des bundesweiten Bildungsprogramms Startchancen: Erste Erfahrungen aus Baden- Württemberg · 2026 · DOIThere is a lack of research on the effectiveness of Escape Classrooms in educational settings. The paper identifies a need for further research on the design and implementation of Escape Classrooms.
Die Truhe der Zukunft: Ein Wettlauf gegen den Kollaps – Ein Escape Classroom im GWB-Unterricht · 2026 · DOIThe paper notes that social work in the context of all-day care at elementary schools is a limited field with many challenges. The lack of professionalization and the power imbalances between different stakeholders are major limitations. The paper also notes that the current framework and working conditions often hinder a child-oriented education, care, and upbringing.
Soziale Arbeit im Kontext der Ganztagesbetreuung an Grundschulen – Ein Arbeitsfeld der begrenzten (Un-) Möglichkeiten · 2026 · DOIThe lack of professionalization and the power imbalances between different stakeholders are major gaps in this field.
Soziale Arbeit im Kontext der Ganztagesbetreuung an Grundschulen – Ein Arbeitsfeld der begrenzten (Un-) Möglichkeiten · 2026 · DOIThe study highlights the need for more transparent and comparable examination formats. The paper notes that existing examination formats have been criticized for their limited academic relevance and transparency.
Qualitätskriterien und Entwicklungsbedarfe hochschulinterner Sprachprüfungen im DaF-Bereich · 2026 · DOIThe study is limited by its focus on qualitative interview data, which may not be generalizable to the broader field. The paper does not provide a comprehensive overview of the field, but rather focuses on specific aspects of professionalization.
The study highlights the need for a power-critical perspective to address the challenges facing the field.
The current system of early childhood education and care in Flanders is highly fragmented. There is a lack of continuity and consistency in the experience of children and families. The study addresses the need for a more integrated approach to early childhood education and care.
Renforcer la continuité (een doorgaande lijn) dans un système d’éducation et de soins à la petite enfance fragmenté · 2026 · DOIThere is a lack of research on the inclusivity of exercise, play, and sports activities in German primary schools. There is a need to examine the representation of marginalized groups in these activities.
Zur Repräsentation von marginalisierten Gruppen in Bewegungs‑, Spiel- und Sportangeboten des offenen Ganztags an Grundschulen · 2026 · DOIThe study notes that prior research has focused on isolated lexical items rather than contextualized language use and meaningful communicative situations.
Authentische Kurz-Nachrichtenformate im DaF-Unterricht und ihre Bedeutung für die Wortschatzarbeit: Eine Mixed-Methods-Untersuchung · 2026 · DOIThe pilot projects were limited to a small number of settings and participants. The study did not include a control group or a comparative analysis of outcomes. The findings may not be generalizable to other contexts or populations.
Renforcer la continuité (een doorgaande lijn) dans un système d’éducation et de soins à la petite enfance fragmenté · 2026 · DOIThe economization of education is a complex issue - It affects various aspects of the education system - There is a need to consider the implications…
There is a lack of research on the legal implications of false billing in the medical profession, - There is a need for a clearer legal framework to address…
Feststellung der Unwürdigkeit zur Ausübung des ärztlichen Berufes bei systematischer Falschabrechnung · 2026 · DOI
Most-cited papers in Education Methods and Technologies
- How Rankings Produce Competition: The Case of Global University Rankings · Zeitschrift für Soziologie · 2018 · 168 citations
- Les catégories de l'entendement professoral · Actes de la recherche en sciences sociales · 1975 · 140 citations
- „Habits“, „Frames“ und „Rational Choice“ · Zeitschrift für Soziologie · 1990 · 124 citations
- Wo lernen Kinder mit sonderpädagogischem Förderbedarf besser? Ein Vergleich schulischer Kompetenzen zwischen Regel- und Förderschulen in der Primarstufe · KZfSS Kölner Zeitschrift für Soziologie und Sozialpsychologie · 2014 · 106 citations
- Bildungsungleichheit und Grundschulempfehlung beim Übergang auf das Gymnasium: Eine Dekomposition primärer und sekundärer Herkunftseffekte / Educational Inequality and Teacher Recommendations at the Transition to Upper Secondary School: A Decomposition of Primary and Secondary Effects of Social Origin · Zeitschrift für Soziologie · 2010 · 96 citations
- Warum werden Arbeiterkinder vom Studium an Universitäten abgelenkt? Eine empirische Überprüfung der „Ablenkungsthese“ von Müller und Pollak (2007) und ihrer Erweiterung durch Hillmert und Jacob (2003) · KZfSS Kölner Zeitschrift für Soziologie und Sozialpsychologie · 2008 · 89 citations
- Jugendliche ausländischer Herkunft beim Übergang in die Berufsausbildung: VomWollen, Können und Dürfen / Young Adults with Immigrant Background and Their Transition to the German System of Vocational Training. The Role of Preferences, Resources, and Opportunities · Zeitschrift für Soziologie · 2009 · 87 citations
- Deutungsmusteranalyse und diskursives Interview · Zeitschrift für Soziologie · 1999 · 81 citations
- Agrégation et ségrégation · Actes de la recherche en sciences sociales · 1987 · 69 citations
- Studium oder Berufsausbildung? / University or Vocational Training? · Zeitschrift für Soziologie · 2007 · 61 citations
Most recent work
- Professional Transition Architecture: Institutionelle Antwort auf KI-induzierte Berufsfeldtransformation im Fachhochschulsektor · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
- Universal Design for Learning in der Hochschule – Grundlagen, Praxis und Integration von KI · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
- Entwicklung von Branching-Szenarien in der Berufsbildung der Gesundheitsberufe · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
- Bindungswirkung von Grundlagenbescheiden und Anfechtungsbeschränkung · Die steuerliche Betriebsprüfung · 2026
- Play for the Planet · merz | medien + erziehung · 2026
- KI-Masterplan 2030. Szenarien zur Entwicklung von Hochschulen in der KI-Transformation. · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
- Warum ein reales Nichts nicht real ist und das Universum keinen Anfang und kein Ende haben kann · Open MIND · 2026
- Bewusstsein als Abgleich von Neuinformation in Clustern Dimension 0 (D = 0) und Übernichts als lokale und universelle Informationseinheit – Emergenz durch das Demokratie-Dreieck · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
- Kreativität und Zukunftsfähigkeit: Die Hegel-Liedtke-Kunstformel als systemtheoretisches Instrument nach Niklas Luhmann · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
- Studie: Die sieben Sprachen des Universums · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
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