DUDa
Research project Digital, Adaptive Support of Generic and Subject-related Data Literacy (DUDa)
The project
In an increasingly data-driven world, the ability to critically question and analyze data and base well-founded decisions on it is of central importance - not only in science, but also in everyday life. This competence, known as data literacy, involves developing meaningful questions about (un)structured data sets and interpreting and using the information gained from them in an appropriate and reflective manner.
The interdisciplinary project DUDa explores how data literacy can be specifically promoted among upper secondary school students. It combines perspectives from biology and mathematics didactics with approaches from business informatics in order to support learning processes in dealing with large, complex data sets - for example from the research data infrastructures NFDI4Health and NFDI4Biodiversity.
The project pursues an innovative didactic approach: it combines generic statistical skills (e.g. data analysis and interpretation) with scientific-biological aspects (e.g. biodiversity and health). Learners are supported by AI-supported, adaptive educational technologies from the field of business informatics, which respond individually to learning progress.
Central to this is a specially developed process model that depicts typical phases in dealing with data-based questions - from the development of a question to the analysis and evaluation of the results. As part of a design-based research approach, a digital learning format is being developed in close cooperation with stakeholders from school practice and science to guide students through this process.
The aim of the project is to create a well-founded, adaptable learning offer that sustainably strengthens students' data literacy. It also examines how data-based knowledge acquisition affects learners' beliefs about scientific work.
Funding
The DUDa project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for 4 years with 1.4 million euros (duration 01/03/2025 - 29/02/2029).
Project partners
- University of Kassel: Prof. Dr. Andreas Eichler, Prof. Dr. Matthias Söllner.
- Justus Liebig University Giessen: Prof. Dr. Kerstin Kremer.
University of Münster: Prof. Dr. Benedikt Heuckmann.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Matthias Söllner
Huda Koulani, M. Sc.