Karin Heinrich

Karin Heinrich is a University Professor at the University of Teacher Education Upper Austria (PH-OÖ), leading Scientific Unit 5: Teaching and Learning in Vocational Education and Training with a Focus on Diversity. Her research bridges moral psychology, vocational education, and heterogeneity in learning environments, emphasizing empirical approaches to teacher ethos, student transitions, and inclusive practices for refugees and learners with special needs. She has co-authored foundational works like the International Handbook of Teacher Ethos and pioneered studies on the 'Happy Victimizer' phenomenon.

Education:

• PhD in Wirtschaftspädagogik (Economics Education), Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (2004)
• Degree in Wirtschaftspädagogik (Economics Education), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (1995)

Research Interests: Moral judgment at work, vocational transitions across the lifespan, diversity in education, and ethical challenges in financial literacy. Her work often intersects with teacher professionalization, inclusive didactics, and evidence-based curriculum design.

Scientific Awards:

• Dissertation Award, Association for Moral Education (2006)
• Maslovaty Paper Award (2017)

Collaborations: Active in DGfE, GEBF, EARLI, and AME. She has contributed to national projects on polytechnic schools and Erasmus+ mobility initiatives.