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Dr. Barbara Bous is a Lecturer in Pedagogy at the University of Augsburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She specializes in experiential education, outdoor learning, and action-oriented pedagogy, with a focus on childhood education and sustainability. Since 2010, she has served as a research assistant at the Chair of Pedagogy under Prof. Dr. Eva Matthes, teaching courses on communication skills, group leadership, and experiential educational theories.
- Diploma in Education (2003), University of Augsburg
- Doctorate in Comparative Education (2008), University of Augsburg
Her research spans experiential education theory, inclusion, and transformative learning in times of societal and environmental change. Recent work addresses post-pandemic challenges and the integration of outdoor learning in higher education. She co-edits the journal Experience and Learning e&l and contributes to Erasmus+ projects like OLHE Outdoor Learning in Higher Education.
Key publication trends include experiential learning models, inclusion strategies, and sustainability in educational practices. She actively participates in international conferences on adventure therapy and outdoor education, advocating for innovative pedagogical frameworks.
Barbara Bous collaborates with institutions such as the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Oslo Metropolitan University, and the Center for Innovative Education. She is a board member of the Federal Association for Individual and Experiential Education and contributes to policy discussions on educational reform.
Labs/teams: She leads the experiential education working group at the University of Augsburg and contributes to the development of the "Experiential Educator Career Profile." Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in daycare centers, schools, and youth welfare programs.
