Maria Görlich

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About

Maria Görlich is a PhD Candidate in the project DEEP – Professionalization (led by Prof. Dr. Barbara Getto). Her research focuses on teachers’ competencies in addressing the digital divide. Within this context, a new scale was developed to assess teachers’ competencies in supporting students affected by the digital divide. In addition, in-depth interviews with stakeholders are being conducted to examine the conditions necessary for competent support in primary education.

In her broader academic work, Maria Görlich combines quantitative and qualitative approaches and research on professionalization in educational institutions in the context of digital transformation.

Maria Görlich completed her master and teacher training (Referendariat) for primary school and worked as a teacher. She also earned a master in educational sciences and served as a lecturer.

Focus on research, teaching, services

  • Digital transformation, digital divide, digital competencies
  • Educational equity
  • Professionalization

Publications

  • Maria Görlich; Judit Martínez-Moreno; Franka Herfurth; Barbara Getto (2026)Driving digital transformation in higher education: Perspectives of lecturers and managers in the context of generative AI.

Projects

Teaching (training)

Media and computer science education 1 (MI.P150)
Media and computer science education 2 (MI.P250)

Further information

Teaching as a Profession