Lea Schmidt

Lea Schmidt is a Researcher at the Institute of Educational Science within the Faculty of Philosophy and Educational Research at Ruhr University Bochum. She is an active member of the Professorship for Lifelong Learning with Special Consideration of Non-Formal and Informal Learning, contributing to the university's research initiatives in educational methodologies beyond traditional classroom settings.

Her research focuses on the following key areas:

• Educational Science
• Lifelong Learning
• Non-Formal Learning
• Informal Learning

This work examines how individuals acquire knowledge and skills throughout their lives in contexts such as workplaces, community organizations, and self-directed learning environments, emphasizing the societal importance of continuous education outside formal institutions.