Norbert Neuß

Prof. Dr. Norbert Neuß is a leading academic at Justus Liebig University Giessen, holding the Professorship for Childhood Education - Elementary Education within the Department of Social and Cultural Sciences. His work focuses on media education, digital media in early childhood, and professionalization of childcare systems.

• Key research areas include media literacy, child development, and educational policy
• Active in public discourse through media appearances and legislative commentary

His 2021 podcast on social media for children sparked national debates, while his edited publications like Grundwissen Krippenpädagogik (2013) set practical standards. He developed 15+ key lectures covering topics from children's drawings (2021) to invisible friends (2021), all emphasizing pedagogical interpretation and developmental support.

Scientific awards include funding from German League for Children/BMFSFJ for media education projects. His 2012 "Thesen zur Professionalisierung" advocated for systemic reforms in early childhood education, including a National Qualification Framework.