Birgit Spechtenhauser

Birgit Spechtenhauser serves as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Design and Arts, University of Bozen-Bolzano, where she specializes in English language instruction. Her academic profile shows she is actively engaged in teaching English language courses within design and primary education programs.

Her research interests focus on English Language Teaching methodologies, particularly approaches for Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL). She specializes in curriculum development, syllabus design, lesson planning, assessment strategies, and teaching materials for language education contexts. Her work bridges language instruction with design education through her involvement in the Master in Ecosocial Design program.

Dr. Spechtenhauser teaches English Language Teaching-L3 courses focusing on approaches, syllabuses, lesson plans, assessment and materials in TEYL Applications (Lab) for both the Master in Ecosocial Design program (course 96115) and the Single-cycle Master's degree in Education for Primary Education (course 11449B, code L-LIN/12). Her academic work demonstrates a commitment to practical language teaching applications within specialized educational contexts.