Full Professor Dr. Marija Javornik is employed at the Department of Pedagogy, Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor, where she teaches courses in the field of didactics. Her research focuses on the professional development of educators, various pedagogical approaches, counseling competencies, and the social aspects of education. Her work has a distinctly empirical character and is strongly oriented towards applied issues in educational practice.
Full Professor Dr. Katja Košir is employed at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Maribor. She lectures to future teachers, psychologists, and (inclusive) pedagogues, and also participates as a lecturer in the pedagogical-andragogical training program for teachers. Her research work is particularly focused on psychosocial factors in education. She is the recipient of the University of Maribor Award for Teaching Excellence for the academic year 2023/24.