Franziska Wiesinger

Franziska Wiesinger is a Professor at the University of Education Upper Austria (PH OÖ), serving as Head of the Information and Communication Programme, Head of the Social Sciences Programme, and Head of the Education - Training - Development Support Programme within the Institute of Vocational Education. She coordinates the focus module 'Personality Development, Social Competence and Political Education' in the Master's Programme in Secondary Vocational Education and leads university courses in Peer Tutoring and Peer Mediation.

Her educational qualifications include a Master's in Informationsmanagement und E-Learning (2009), Hochschullehrgang Hochschuldidaktik (2016), Akademielehrgang Schulmediation (2003), and Lehramtsprüfung in Stenotypie/Phonotypie (1988). Additional credentials encompass psychological counseling certification (1994) and ECDL examiner qualification (2002).

Wiesinger's research centers on vocational education innovation, specializing in peer-led learning methodologies, conflict resolution systems, and digital integration in teacher training. Her work examines mobile learning applications, psychosocial network development through blended approaches, and social competence cultivation via peer mediation frameworks. She has pioneered programs like the YANA psychosocial network and institutionalized peer mediation systems across Austrian vocational schools.

Publication trends reveal consistent focus on practical educational technology implementation (particularly smartphone-based learning) and peer education models, demonstrating longitudinal commitment to bridging theoretical research with classroom application in vocational settings.

Scientific recognition includes:

• IV-Teacher's Award (2011)

She directs extensive educational initiatives including Austria's BMHS OÖ school mediation network since 2001, ARGE-IT leadership for HUM (2001-2014), and Psychosocial Network YANA development. Her grant-funded projects focus on teacher training modernization, digital curriculum development, and peer support infrastructure.

Wiesinger leads multiple operational units including the 'Coach for Peer Tutoring' university program, Peer Mediation follow-up courses, and the NEW ARGE teacher training consortium, driving systemic implementation of peer education models across Upper Austrian vocational institutions.