Katrin Liebers

Katrin Liebers is a Professor of Primary School Education at the University of Leipzig and currently serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education. Her academic career spans institutions such as the University of Halle and the State Institute for School and Media Berlin-Brandenburg. She holds a doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Potsdam and has contributed extensively to educational diagnostics and inclusive teaching.

• Education: Doctorate in Philosophy (University of Potsdam, 2004–2007); Supplementary Teaching Certification in Special Education (University of Potsdam, 1984–1989); Primary School Pedagogy (Potsdam/PH Magdeburg, 1980–1981).

Liebers' research focuses on the changed school entry phase, diagnostic support during daycare-to-school transition, inclusive teaching development, and historical educational research on school entry and reform pedagogy. Her work emphasizes adaptive diagnostics, sustainable educational processes, and digital integration in inclusive settings.

Key projects include the ILEA-Basis-T (BMBF-funded) and DAF-L (digital diagnostics in reading education). She collaborates with teams at the University of Leipzig's Institute for Pedagogy and Didactics in the Elementary and Primary Sector.