Passau educator emerges as one of Austria’s six “leading educationalists”
On 1 November, Professor Christina Hansen, Chair Holder for primary school teaching methodology and training, who is also the Vice-President of the University of Passau, was appointed by the Austrian Government as a member of QSR, the Quality Assurance Council for teacher training.
University President Professor Ulrich Bartosch congratulates Professor Christina Hansen on her appointment to the Quality Assurance Council for teacher training in Austria. Photo: University of Passau
This independent committee, comprising six members, was set up as an external quality assurance body to conduct the scientifically objective monitoring of development in teacher training studies. It reports to the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Research.
University President Ulrich Bartosch said: “The appointment of my colleague Ms Hansen emphasises her extensive recognition as an education expert. I congratulate her, and I welcome the presence of this specialised channel of communication between Passau and Vienna. ”(Professor Ulrich Bartosch is the Chairman of the Council).
This appointment is an honour for me. It comes with responsibility. An honour, because an appointment as a member of this select Council is a prized distinction. And a responsibility, because the Council is called upon to handle truly crucial issues concerning teacher training throughout Austria
Professor Christina Hansen, Vice President of the University of Passau
Christina Hansen’s response to the appointment was as follows: “This appointment is an honour for me. It comes with responsibility. An honour, because an appointment as a member of this select Council is a prized distinction. And a responsibility, because the Council is called upon to handle truly crucial issues concerning teacher training throughout Austria. How can digital education be nurtured in Austrian schools? How do we meet the challenges of a form of education where the imperatives of teacher training include sustained development? Furthermore, what are the boundary conditions that we have to include in our planning for the expansion of inclusive schools? In social terms, these are extremely important topics. I’m honoured to be entrusted with the opportunity to collaborate with the Council on the planning of education in Austria. Finally, I’m glad of the opportunity to express my appreciation of this honour.”
Professor Christina Hansen
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Professor Christina Hansen holds the Chair of Education (Primary) with a focus on diversity at the University of Passau. Since August 2020, she has been the Vice-President for International Affairs, Europe and Diversity.
Professor Christina Hansen, née Schenz, studied education sciences and psychology at Vienna University. She also completed teacher training studies (in special education) at the Vienna teacher training college. Having served on assignments at Vienna University and at the Sonderpädagogisches Centrum Wien (= Vienna centre for special educational studies), she officiated as a junior professor for research into gifted pupil studies at the educational sciences institute within Karlsruhe teacher training college. In October 2010 she continued with this professional specialisation at the University of Passau. Since April 2020, she has held the distinction of Vice-President of the University of Passau, initially for the Study and Teaching Portfolio, and – since August 2020 – for the International Studies and Diversity Portfolio.
For extensive information on the Quality Assurance Council, please visit: ww.qsr.or.at
German text by: Katrina Jordan
