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Nina Soujon is a lecturer in the Department of Subject Didactics GRW at the University of Leipzig, affiliated with the Humanities Center. She has been contributing to university-level teacher education since 2018, focusing on political education and the development of lesson planning competencies among prospective teachers. Her work bridges academic training and school-based practice through supervision of school internships and integration of research into pedagogy.
Educational Background:
- Studied Social Studies and Ethics for Secondary School Teaching at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2006–2013)
- Completed 1st State Examination (2013)
- Completed Preparatory Service and 2nd State Examination at Gymnasium Landsberg (2014)
- Currently pursuing a doctorate under Prof. Dr. Nina Kolleck and Prof. Dr. Dennis Hauk
Her research interests center on subject-specific didactics in political education, particularly the development of planning skills in future teachers. She investigates how an online tool—evaluated through a Design-Based Research (DBR) approach—can support pre-service teachers in overcoming instructional planning challenges. Additional interests include the pedagogical handling of right-wing extremism in classrooms, the role of music and auditory media in political discourse, and the implications of AI like ChatGPT in civic education. Her teaching spans multiple modules, including lesson planning, constitutional education, future-oriented teaching, and blended learning formats.
The trends in her scholarly work emphasize practical application in teacher training, with a strong focus on bridging theory and practice. Her presentations address transitions in teacher education, digital tools, and political engagement in schools. These reflect a consistent commitment to improving the quality and relevance of political education.
Scientific Presentations and Activities:
- "How can prospective politics teachers be supported in addressing planning-related challenges?" – GPJE Annual Conference (2024)
- "DBR Study on the Further Development of Subject-Related Planning Competence" – JGU Mainz Conference (2024)
- "Building bridges and shaping transitions" – TU Dresden Conference on Saxon Teacher Education (2023)
- "ChatGPT – Didactic Potentials and Limits of AI in Politics Education" – PoWeek, University of Leipzig (2023)
- "How political can/may/should schools be?" – Lecture Series, Department of Teacher Education (2022)
Nina Soujon advises and mentors student teachers through structured courses and school internships. She organizes and supervises practical school studies (SPS), offering preparatory and reflective seminars. She also contributes to teacher professional development by leading workshops in the Mentor Qualification (MQ) program at the ZLS. Her doctoral research underpins a major grant-like initiative, though formal grants are not mentioned. She collaborates with colleagues such as Köhler, A., Weser, S., Nolting, J., and Hansen, L. on interdisciplinary topics in education.
She is embedded in the academic and teacher training ecosystem at the University of Leipzig, particularly within the Institute of Political Science and the teacher education support structures. Her work in the Humanities Center fosters interdisciplinary dialogue, especially in bridging educational theory, political science, and practical pedagogy. She plays a key role in shaping future political educators through curriculum delivery, research, and professional workshops.
