Frauke Hildebrandt

Prof. Dr. Frauke Hildebrandt is a Professor of Childhood Education at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, leading the cooperative MA program in Early Childhood Educational Research as Deputy Head. She holds roles in academic governance including Deputy Director of the Master's program and membership in the Audit Committee. Her work focuses on cognitive stimulation in early childhood, participation rights in daycare, and pedagogical interaction quality.

Education: Holds a doctorate in Philosophy from Humboldt University Berlin (2005) with DAAD research in Budapest. Studies in journalism, Hungarian, and history at Free University Berlin and Humboldt University Berlin.

Research Interests: Explores how everyday interactions shape child development, particularly in language education and participation. She investigates cognitive development mechanisms (e.g., object individuation, propositional thinking) and practical implementation of child rights in childcare settings. Her work bridges developmental psychology, philosophy of mind, and applied educational research.

Recent Article Trends: Focus on participatory practices in early education, language acquisition processes, and theoretical questions about children's cognitive development. Highlights include studies on mealtime interactions, spatial cognition in young children, and policy frameworks for early childhood education in Brandenburg.

Grants & Projects: Leads/co-leads initiatives like the Bildungsplan Brandenburg, Research World Blossin, and PINA interdisciplinary network. These projects address quality standards, teacher professional development, and child-centered pedagogy.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Potsdam Research Institute for Early Learning and Educational Action (PINA) and collaborates on the BIKA study on child participation in daycare environments.