Mishela Ivanova

Dr. Mishela Ivanova is a Senior Scientist at the University of Salzburg's Department of Educational Science within the Faculty of Social Sciences since October 2019. She holds a PhD in Educational Science from the University of Innsbruck and has extensive experience in research projects addressing migration, inclusive education, and pedagogical professionalism.

Education:

• Doctorate in Educational Science, University of Innsbruck
• Masters in Psychology and Educational Science

Research Focus:

• Democracy education and school belonging in diverse classrooms
• Pedagogical responses to national-ethno-cultural differences
• Teacher professionalization in migration societies

Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing culturally responsive teaching and systemic barriers faced by marginalized students.

Key Projects:

• Teachers' Professional Behaviors Toward Diverse Students
• Education in Democracy as Lifelong Practice
• EMRiS: Emotion and Motivation in School Internships

Publications: Recent works analyze racism's emotional impact in schools, heterogeneity in pedagogical contexts, and the role of online practicums in teacher training. Her 2024 Springer publication explores migration-society perspectives on education and emotion.

Affiliations: Involved in research teams like the Empirical Socialization and Teaching-Learning Research group. Active in inter-university collaborations and policy-oriented educational initiatives.