Adrian Schnitzler

Adrian Schnitzler is a Professor and Director of the Institute for Professionalization in Elementary and Primary Education (I:PEP) at the Pädagogische Hochschule Wien (University College of Teacher Education Vienna). He holds a BEd in New Middle School Teaching (German and Geography/Economics) and a Magister iuris from the University of Vienna. His career includes roles as a secondary school teacher, legal professional, and academic leader, with expertise in school law, political education, and human rights in education.

Education:

• BEd in Neue Mittelschule (German & Geography/Economics), PH Wien (2013–2016)
• Mag. iur. (Law), University of Vienna (1993–2004)

Research Focus:

• School Law & University Law
• Political Education & Democracy in Schools
• Human Rights in Educational Practices
• Economic & Consumer Education

Teaching Activities (2023):

• "Gesetzliche Grundlagen im Schulrecht" (School Law) for Primarstufe students
• "Menschenrechte in der schulischen Praxis" (Human Rights in School Practice) workshops

Leadership Roles:

• Chair of the Hochschulkollegium (2021–2023)
• Member of Curriculum Committees (2018–present)

Publications:

• 2023: Chapter on Human Rights in Educational Practices
• 2015: Practical Economic Education Strategies

Additional Roles:

• Book Author (Geography Textbooks for Grades 6–8)
• Legal Advisor for Teacher Training Institutions