Profile

Professional career

• since 06/2022
  Professor of Emotional and Social Development in the field of special education and inclusive contexts at the University of Leipzig.
• 06/2014 - 06/2022
  Appointment as Associate Professor with Venia Legendi in the areas of Emotional and Social Development and Learning at the University of Oldenburg.
• 06/2004 - 06/2006
  Substitute professor for educational assistance and social-emotional development support as well as social work at the University of Cologne
• 06/2001 - 06/2002
  Special needs education teacher at the Albert-Schweitzer-School in Cloppenburg with a focus on emotional and social development and learning

Education

• 06/2006 - 06/2010
  Habilitation at the University of Oldenburg
• 06/2002 - 06/2004
  Doctorate (Dr. phil.) in special education at the University of Oldenburg

Prof. Dr. Heinrich Ricking's research focuses on special needs education and the related challenges with regard to the support of children and adolescents with impairments and disabilities, especially in emotional and social development.

A central concern of his research is to promote the school participation of people with impairments and to counteract absenteeism or drop-out. Prof. Dr. Ricking follows an empirical approach and uses social and educational science formats to contribute to the improvement of educational practice. In doing so, he prefers to use forms of applied research that are highly relevant to practice and help to reduce the so-called "theory-practice gap".

His research focuses on the conception, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of solutions for the realization of high-quality professional development and effective instruction for all learners.

• International Comparative Perspectives on School Attendance Problems in Sweden, Germany, Japan and England

  Ricking, Heinrich

  Duration: 03/2023 – 03/2024

  Funded by: Ausland

  Involved organisational units of Leipzig University: Emotionale und soziale Entwicklung unter Berücksichtigung sonderpädagogischer Förderung und inklusiver Kontexte
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• Research Project: "Every School Day Counts"

  Ricking, Heinrich

  Duration: 07/2018 – 12/2022

  Funded by: Stiftungen Inland

  Involved organisational units of Leipzig University: Emotionale und soziale Entwicklung unter Berücksichtigung sonderpädagogischer Förderung und inklusiver Kontexte
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• Ricking, H.

  Schulabsentismus

  Berlin: Cornelsen. 2014.

  ISBN: 9783589230280
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• Ricking, H.; Dunkake, I.; Wiegand, J.; Arnkens, C.; Pielage, V.; Fischer, A.-C.; Sannen, L.; Menting, A.; Frauen, T.

  Jeder Schultag zählt: Praxishandbuch für die Schule zur Prävention und Intervention bei Absentismus

  Hamburg: Joachim-Herz-Stiftung; Alfred Toepfer Stiftung F.V.S. . 2023.

  DOI: DOI 10.53200/JHS_Jeder_Schultag_zählt
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• Ricking, H.; Dunkake, I.; Vierbuchen, M.-C.; Hagen, T.

  Wenn Schüler die Schule schwänzen oder meiden: Förderziele Anwesenheit und Lernen-Wollen

  Baltmannsweiler: Schneider Verlag Hohengehren GmbH. 2014.

  ISBN: 9783834017611
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Professor Dr. Heinrich Ricking's teaching focus is based on the conviction that high-quality teaching at the university should contribute to supporting beneficial learning processes among students. In order to achieve this, he attaches importance to building a professional relationship with his students, designing courses transparently in terms of content and methodology, offering a wide range of opportunities for participation, and providing up-to-date media support. He is convinced that teaching and research should not be regarded as separate fields of activity, but that they can benefit from and support each other. Therefore, he also integrates students into existing research projects and uses current research results and statuses as teaching content. With his high level of scientific competence and expertise in higher education didactics, Professor Ricking ensures that his teaching is authentic and practice-oriented and that the needs of his students are at the center of his work.

• 05-SPF-ES3000.VL01 Inclusive Classrooms

  The lecture series covers the implementation and assessment of inclusive education as well as pedagogical strategies for supporting students with special educational needs. It provides an understanding of the relevance of inclusive education in society today and practical skills for working in special education practice.

• 05-SPF-ES6000.VL01 Arrangements of Transitions and Cooperations

  The lecture series addresses the planning and implementation of transitions in different areas of the lives of people with special educational needs. Strategies to promote collaboration between different stakeholders are also discussed. The goal is to prepare students for practical work in special education practice.