Anke Lang

Prof. Dr. Anke Lang is a Professor of Pedagogy in Social Work with a focus on early childhood education at Katholische Hochschule Freiburg. She also serves as Equal Opportunities Officer. Her career includes roles as a Privatdozentin at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and other institutions, alongside leadership in Caritasverband and KTK organizations.

Education:

• Habilitation in Education Science, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (2016)
• Doctorate, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (2004), magna cum laude
• Magisterstudium in Education Science, Heidelberg University (1996–1999)

Research Interests: Theoretical frameworks in education, pedagogical anthropology of childhood, media education equity, interdisciplinary embodiment studies, and professionalization of pedagogical practice. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing early childhood development and social justice in education.

Awards:

• Received the 'magna cum laude' distinction for her doctoral dissertation on self-harm and piercing
• Held the Cusanuswerk fellowship during her doctoral studies

Professional Activities:

• Member of Bundesvorstand, Verband Katholischer Tageseinrichtungen für Kinder (KTK)
• Former Diözesan-Referentin for early childhood education at Caritasverband Essen
• Active in academic networks like DGfE and EERA

Her work integrates practical teaching, policy advocacy, and scholarly research to advance equitable educational practices.