Michaela Schmid

PD Dr. Michaela Schmid is an Academic Councillor and Subject Manager in Pedagogy at the University of Augsburg, with a focus on the Chair of Education. She holds a habilitation in Educational Science and specializes in foundational pedagogical theory, historical and systematic research on educational guides, and family education. Her work bridges theoretical and practical dimensions of pedagogy, with a strong emphasis on the articulation of educational concepts.

• Education: Diploma in Education (2000-2006), Doctorate (2007-2010) on popular educational writings, and Habilitation (2021-2024) on articulation in education.
• Research Interests: Her research spans educational theory, educational media, family education, and the history of German educational science. She critically examines how educational guides shape parenting and public discourse, emphasizing the need for foundational concepts like articulation.
• Articles & Publications: Her recent work includes theoretical analyses of articulation in post-1945 pedagogy, the role of metatheory, and critiques of nudging strategies in happiness guides. She has contributed to journals like Vierteljahresschrift für wissenschaftliche Pädagogik and edited volumes on educational media.
• Awards: Recognized with the Award for special commitment to the BA EWS program (2014) and the Prize for Good Teaching (2016).
• Grants: Received funding through the Equal Opportunities for Women in Research and Teaching program (2020-2023) for her habilitation project Die Artikulation der Erziehung.
• Committee Work: Active in faculty governance, including the Faculty Council (2007-2015) and the DFG as a reviewer.
• Teaching: Coordinates ERASMUS+ programs and teaches seminars on Pedagogical Anthropology and Education Theories.