Marion Ziesmer

Dr. Marion Ziesmer serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of German Didactics within the Faculty of Educational Science and Psychology at Free University of Berlin. Her expertise centers on literary and aesthetic education with emphasis on intercultural understanding, particularly examining poetry's impact on children from immigrant families in primary education settings.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Studies in German Studies, Musicology, and Primary School Education at Freie Universität Berlin (1992)
• Second State Examination for the teaching profession

Dr. Ziesmer's research investigates how traditional poetry shapes educational behavior among immigrant children, originating from her 2011 dissertation "Die entfesselte Sprache". Current work explores literary-aesthetic education as a bridge for intercultural dialogue, developing practical classroom applications through poetry analysis and mythological studies. She has created extensive teaching materials for classics like Goethe's works and Prometheus adapted for multicultural primary classrooms.

Analysis of her 1996-2021 publications reveals consistent integration of literary heritage with contemporary educational challenges. Key trends include mythology (Gilgamesh, Siegfried) in modern pedagogy, poetry analysis for immigrant students, and strategies for cultural dialogue through texts like Mignon and Neruda's works. Her contributions span academic journals, exhibition catalogs, and practical teaching resources.

Her scholarly impact is recognized through:

• Marie-Schlei-Preis for dissertation (2012)
• Honor Award for "entfesselte Lehre" (2016)
• Award for Excellent Teaching in Primary Education (2024)

Dr. Ziesmer actively mentors through the Learning and Research Workshop for Literary Education, providing resources via unterrichtstipps.com and maintaining consultation hours at FU Berlin. Her work demonstrates sustained commitment to practical application of literary research in diverse urban educational environments.