About
Prof. Dr. Andreas Körber is a Professor of Educational Science with a focus on History Didactics and Politics at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Educational Science, Psychology and Sport Science. He leads the History Didactics Department within the Department of Didactics of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences (EW 5). His primary roles include serving as Prodekan für Lehre (Dean for Teaching) from 2010–2016 and membership in various academic committees such as the Fakultätsrat and the Zertifizierungskommission for teacher education programs.
Education:
- Studied Education Science, History, and Geography at the University of Hamburg (1987–1993)
- Completed first state exam (1993) and second state exam (1999)
- Doctorate (Dr. phil.) in 1999 with a thesis on public memory of Gustav Stresemann
Research Interests: Focuses on history didactics, history theory, intercultural history learning, and competencies of historical thinking. His work emphasizes transcultural educational approaches, historical consciousness, and the moral dimensions of historical education. Recent publications explore topics like monuments in public history, historical orientation frameworks, and cross-cultural competency development.
Awards & Grants: No specific awards mentioned, though his extensive committee memberships highlight recognition within academic governance.
Advising & Teams: Active in shaping teacher education programs through roles like Sprecher der Fachdidaktiker and membership in the Akademie der Weltreligionen. Leads the History Didactics team and contributes to the Forschungsverbund zur Kulturgeschichte Hamburgs research network.
Labs/Teams: Oversees the History Didactics department and collaborates with the Zentrum für Lehrerbildung (Teacher Education Center).
