Johannes Meyer-Hamme

Prof. Dr. Johannes Meyer-Hamme is a faculty member at Paderborn University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Theorie und Didaktik der Geschichte department. His work focuses on theories of historical thinking, digital history education, and historical consciousness in migration societies.

• University: Paderborn University
• School: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Department: Theorie und Didaktik der Geschichte

His research explores:

• Competencies in historical thinking
• Historical learning in multicultural societies
• Empirical methods in history didactics
• Reconstructive research approaches
• Digital transformation in history education
• Critical analysis of historical narratives

Recent publications examine comparative case studies, controversies in historical narration, and the relevance of events like the 1848 Revolution in curricula. His work often intersects with Migration Studies, Memory Culture, and Visual History.

Scientific Awards:

• Hamburger Lehrpreis der Senatorin für Wissenschaft und Forschung (2013)
• Karl-Heinz-Ditze-Preis für geisteswissenschaftliche Dissertationen (2009)

He teaches courses like Mastermodul Geschichtsdidaktik and Geschichtsdidaktisches Forschungskolloquium, emphasizing empirical research and methodological rigor.