My Expertise
Educational Background
- Currently pursuing a Ph.D. on promoting teaching and learning in EMI contexts (EMI - English as a Medium of Instruction) at TU Dortmund University, supervised by Prof. Dr. Uwe Wilkesmann
- Degree in Educational Sciences (equivalent to MA degree), specializing in adult education and systemic counselling methods 2005; thesis on blended learning in adult education
- Undergraduate (certified) and graduate studies (no degree) in English for secondary school teaching in Marburg, Cambridge, UK, and Cologne; undergraduate studies in Physical Education in Marburg and Cologne (DSHS)
Continuing Education & Certifications
- Undergoing education in Poetry and Bibliotherapy since 2023 at the EAG, Hueckeswagen
- Certificate: “Certified Facilitator for Writing Workshops, Creative Writing, and Biographical Work Based on Integrative Poetry and Bibliotherapy®,” EAG, Hueckeswagen, 2025
kreatives Schreiben und Biographiarbeit auf der
Grundlage der Integrativen Poesie- und
Bibliotherapie®“, EAG, Hückeswagen, 2025
- Certificate in Systemic Coaching, IfAP Institute, Cologne, Prof. Dr. Manuel Tusch, 2014
- Qualification as an instructor for recreational and popular sports (C license), for stress prevention and relaxation (B license), Aroha Instructor, Landessportbund NRW since 2013
- Certification as a Multiplicator in University Didactics, TU Dortmund, Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c., Dipl.-Psych. Johannes Wildt, 2011
- NRW Certificate “Professional Teaching Competence for Higher Education,” University of Cologne, 2010
- E-Learning Certificate, University of Cologne, 2004
Professional Experience
- Since 2010: Workshops, consulting, and coaching in university didactics in German and English for more than 40 universities and graduate centers
- Research Assistant in the field of university didactics: Heinrich Heine University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Center for University Didactics at TU Dortmund University and the University of Cologne
- Research assistant for the Chairs of Work and Vocational Rehabilitation and Special Education Gerontology at the Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Cologne; focus areas: teaching, promoting internationalization, organizing and conducting international conferences
- English instructor in adult education since 2000; teaching children and adolescents in English, German, music theory, piano lessons since 1992
- Job coach in projects for young adults, locals and refugees, focused on developing professional skills, personal and social competencies, German language skills, general education, intercultural skills, Kung Fu, dance, and creative writing
Publications
Bergedick, A.; i. d. Schmitten, J.; Otten-Marré, S.; Karger, A. (2020): Developing Communication Skills in Medical Students Through Simulations with Simulation Patients. The Ad Hoc Transition from In-Person to Online Teaching. In: Berendt, B.; Fleischmann, A.; Schaper, N.; Szczyrba, B.; Wiemer, M.; Wildt, J. (Eds.): New Handbook of University Teaching. Designing Efficient Teaching and Learning. Berlin: DUZ Verlags- und Medienhaus GmbH, Issue No. 97, D 4.4.
Bergedick, A.; Wegener, A.; Rohr, D. (2011): Educating with Images. Visualization in Continuing Education. Bertelsmann Verlag, Bielefeld.
Niehaus, M.; Bergedick, A.; Zillken, U. (Eds.) (2010): Disability and Aging – An Aging Workforce in Facilities for the Elderly and People with Disabilities. Proceedings of the 18th Symposium.
Quality Assurance
I consistently seek feedback in my work, both through official evaluation and in person. I like taking feedback seriously and welcome both confirmative and constructive feedback, incorporating the suggestions I receive into my services when they resonate with me. Additional sources for the continuing development of my services, are up to date insights from research and practice, interaction and cooperation with colleagues, participation in national and international conferences, inspiration from diverse educational fields, consistent self-reflection as a coachee, as well as insights gained from active membership in professional associations: German Society for Higher Education Didactics (dghd), European University Association (EAU), Society for Medical Education (GMA), and the German-Speaking Society for Poetry- and Bibliotherapy, Creative Writing, and Biographical Work (DGPB).