Susanne DreßlerView profile
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Prof. Dr. Susanne Dreßler is a Professor of Music Education at the University of Kassel’s Department of Music. Her career includes roles as a substitute professor at the University of Siegen and a junior/full professor at the European University of Flensburg. She holds a doctorate from the University of Bremen (2010) on school development with choir and wind classes. Her research focuses on qualitative-empirical studies of music education projects, hermeneutic exploration of aesthetic education, and problem-based music instruction. She also explores teaching-learning processes in university workshops and integrates music therapy and inclusion aspects into her work. Education: Studied music and German at Leipzig University of Music and Drama (1999–2005) Doctorate in 2010 from University of Bremen Music therapy training and further qualifications in elementary music pedagogy Research Interests: Qualitative research on school and classroom music programs Music pedagogy theory, particularly appropriation concepts Problem-solving approaches in music instruction University learning workshops and teacher training Inclusion and equity in music education Publications Trends: Her work balances empirical studies with theoretical discourse, emphasizing practical applications in education. Key themes include music learning environments, interdisciplinary dialogue between aesthetic subjects, and pedagogical ethics. Affiliations: Member of Working Group Music Pedagogical Research (AMPF) Executive roles in the Federal Professional Group for Music Education (BFG) and Federal Association for Music Education (BMU) Orutindo e.V. – Promoting intercultural education
