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

Who is this for? Anyone interested in teaching and learning as well as educational research—whether in adult education, vocational education, higher education, or beyond. Students are expressly invited and warmly welcome!

Registration is now open through November 16 and can be found at the link above. Participation is free of charge.

Participation is limited to a maximum of 80 people!

We look forward to an inspiring day with you all.

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