Birgit Höfler

Birgit Höfler is a Professor at the University College of Teacher Education Vienna (PH Wien), affiliated with the Center for Internationalization (Z:INT). She holds a Master of Philosophy in Journalism and Communication Studies from the University of Vienna (2004) and a Bachelor of Education in German and Biology/Environmental Studies. Her professional career spans over 20 years in public school service, including roles as a middle school teacher and subsidized teacher at the Austro-Hungarian European School in Budapest.

• Education:
• Matura (1981)
• Bachelor of Education (1984)
• Master of Philosophy (2004)
• Research Focus: International education programs, German language pedagogy for non-native speakers, and social inclusion in schools. She has conducted studies on teacher image perception and neuroeducation applications in classrooms.
• Teaching Activities: Leads courses like 'German for International Students' and coordinates school practice programs for international students. Guest-lectured at universities in Ukraine and Sweden.
• Key Projects: Manages Erasmus+ staff mobility programs and developed crisis support initiatives for Ukrainian schools during the 2022 conflict. Active in teacher training and cross-border educational collaborations.

Her work emphasizes practical applications of research in teacher education, particularly in international contexts and crisis response scenarios.