Our research group investigates processes of learning and instruction from the perspective of instructional and motivational psychology. Core topics are…

• …the interplay of generative learning processes and retrieval practice
• …the design of practice quizzing
• …the optimization of means to enhance metacognitive judgment accuracy
• …learning from teaching on video

In investigating these core topics, we are interested (a) in underlying cognitive, motivational, and metacognitive mechanisms (i.e., use-inspired basic research), (b) in designing and evaluating applications of our basic findings for educational practice (i.e., applied research), and (c) in exploring the use of digital technology in optimizing the respective instructional support measures.

• Grund, A., Fries, S., Nückles, M., Renkl, A., Roelle, J. (2024). When is learning "effortful"? Scrutinizing the concept of mental effort in cognitively-oriented research from a motivational perspective. Educational Psychology Review, 36, Article 11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-024-09852-7
• Trentepohl, S., Waldeyer, J., Fleischer, J., Roelle, J., Leutner, D., & Wirth, J. (2023). Self-regulation of resources in higher education: Strategic learning behaviours mediates the effect of learning strategy knowledge on academic performance. Zeitschrift für Pädagogische Psychologie. https://doi.org/10.1024/1010-0652/a000374
• Roelle, J., Endres, T., Abel, R., Obergassel, N., Nückles, M., & Renkl, A. (2023). Happy together? On the relationship between research on retrieval practice and generative learning using the case of follow-up learning tasks. Educational Psychology Review, 35, Article 102. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-023-09810-9

M.A. Nadine Overkamp
Tel: 0234 / 32-27324
Mail: bildungspsychologie@rub.de
Room: GA 2/32

Opening Hours
Tuesday:     14:00-16:00 Uhr
Wednesday:  9:00-12:00 Uhr
and by appointment.