Andreas Sommer

Andreas Sommer is a Professor of History Education and director of the Center for Regional Research at Weingarten University of Education since 2025. He specializes in the didactic potential of historical films, macrohistory, and Anthropocene challenges in history teaching.

• Habilitation (2024): "Denken in großen Bildern"
• PhD in History Education (PH Weingarten, 2007-2010)
• Professor of History Education (PH Weingarten, 2025–present)
• Guest Professor at Universität Passau (2023) and Universität Augsburg (2023)

His research spans history education, Anthropocene pedagogy, environmental history, and qualitative impact studies. He focuses on macrohistorical learning units, Holocaust education, and sustainability in curricula.

The articles highlight his expertise in Anthropocene education (2025), historical film reception (2013), and global history integration (2016). Subfields include transformative learning, media literacy, and sustainability frameworks.

• Co-editor of "Kohlhammer Forschungsreihe Geschichtsdidaktik" (2025)
• Public speaker on Anthropocene (2023), Holocaust education (2025), and environmental history (2024)
• Antidiscrimination representative (2020–present) and coordinator of regional research projects