Barbara Holub

Barbara Holub is a prominent academic and educator at the Vienna University of Education (Pädagogische Hochschule Wien), currently serving as the Head of the Institute for School Development, Leadership and Practice Schools (I:SLP). She holds a Dr. in phil. (2011) and Mag. a phil. (2000), with extensive teaching experience spanning over three decades, including roles as a primary school teacher and practical school instructor. Her academic rank is Lecturer, focusing on School Pedagogy and General Didactics in Primary Education.

Her research interests center on classroom heterogeneity, open teaching methodologies, research-based learning in science education, and educational innovation through learning workshops. She has published widely, contributing to pedagogical journals and edited volumes, and actively participates in national and international educational initiatives.

Dr. Holub has held leadership roles, including Head of the Regional Competence Center for Natural Sciences and Mathematics (2010–2020) and leadership positions in academic institutes. Her work emphasizes inclusive education, teacher professionalization, and institutional development.