John Hattie: Visible Learning Beyond School - What Works for Learners Across the Lifespan?

We are very pleased to invite you to a special event: On Monday, November 23, 2026, we will welcome Prof. John Hattie from the Melbourne Graduate School of Education to our faculty—one of the world’s most influential voices in educational research.

Event Title: Visible Learning Beyond School: What Works for Learners Across the Lifespan?

Hattie’s research is best known in the context of K–12 education. Here, we’ll explore the fascinating question of what his findings mean for learners beyond general education —for example, in vocational education and training and in lifelong learning.

When & Where? 📅 Monday, November 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)

📍 Faculty of Education, Münchner Str. 1, Auditorium

The program and registration for the event can be found here: www.tu-dresden.de/ew/eb/vlbs

🎥 Join us online—no registration required!

UPDATE (October 28, 2026):
On-site seats are already fully booked. However, we’d love for you to join us online: The program can be viewed online until 12:15 p.m., even without prior registration.

Meeting ID : 650 5001 3824; Passcode: y#b2hK.a

📅 Monday, November 23, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. online

📍 Faculty of Education, TU Dresden

🔗 Program and further information: https://www.tu-dresden.de/ew/eb/vlbs

We look forward to exciting insights and a stimulating discussion about the possibilities and limitations of evidence-based educational research—beyond the classroom and across the entire lifespan!

The event is organized and hosted by Sandra Bohlinger and Christian Müller, as well as Thomas Köhler, Chair of Adult Education/Chair of Educational Technology

🌍 Coming up on November 21: John Hattie at the International AGFS Education Congress

Together with the AGFS, we have invited Prof. John Hattie to Dresden. On Saturday, November 21, 2026, the International AGFS Education Congress will take place at Dresden Airport, featuring John Hattie, Andreas Schleicher (OECD), and Thomas Köhler (TU Dresden).

The focus will be on international perspectives on the future of schools and education, future skills, and the potential of digital technologies and AI. The event will feature simultaneous interpretation into German and English.

🎟️ Tickets and information about the AGFS Education Congress: https://pretix.eu/agfs/kongress-2026/