Barbara Weiß

Barbara Weiß (Dipl.Päd.) is an academic staff member at PH Schwäbisch Gmünd since 2017 and at the University of Tübingen since 2021, specializing in Early Childhood Education and Social Pedagogy. Her work focuses on life-world orientation, educational management, and participatory practices in childcare settings.

• Current roles: Lecturer and Coordinator of the Certificate Program in Educational Management & Leadership at the Center for Quality Research and Monitoring in Childcare (ZQM)
• Key affiliations: PH Schwäbisch Gmünd, University of Tübingen, ZQM

Research highlights include:

• Application of Hans Thiersch's life-world orientation theory to daycare practices
• Work-Life Balance Policy Implementation
• Gender-Sensitive Educational Practices
• Curriculum Development for Infants
• Family Engagement Strategies

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in:

• Childcare Quality Assessment
• Flexible Betreuung Models
• Ecological Learning Environments
• Participatory Educational Frameworks

Professional contributions span:

• Leadership in a 6-group daycare center since 2009
• Training for Pedagogical Professionals in multiple counties
• Conceptual Development for daycare institutions
• Organizational Change Consultation