Steven Bauernfeind

Steven Bauernfeind is a Research Associate at the School Research Group, Institute of Educational Science, Ruhr University Bochum since 2024. He concurrently works at the Professional School of Education focusing on practical teaching elements and development since 2022. His research emphasizes AI integration in teacher education, digital pedagogy, and post-digital school systems. He completed his teacher training in 2025 with a focus on English, pedagogy, and educational sciences.

Key research areas include:
- AI-driven innovations in teaching preparation
- Digital media practices in post-digital education
- Transformative potentials of AI in educator training

Recent conference contributions highlight his work on AI classroom applications, generative tools in academia, and student perceptions of AI adoption. He actively participates in initiatives like KI:edu.nrw and the RUB Teachers Academy. Professional memberships include DGfE (associated) and VdP. Since 2021, he serves on the jury for the Ruhr Teacher Training Award.

Teaching portfolio includes courses on global citizenship education, AI in foreign language teaching, and practical semester preparation for education students. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world educational challenges posed by emerging technologies.