Markus Bernhardt

Prof. Dr. Markus Bernhardt, Professor of History Didactics at the University of Duisburg-Essen since 2011, specializes in history didactics, visual history, and language-integrated historical education. His work bridges methodology, intercultural approaches, and digital media in historical learning.

• Current research explores image analysis in textbooks and temporal practices in education
• Co-editor of Geschichte lernen and History Didactic Studies series
• Develops inclusive teaching frameworks and multilingual literacy strategies

His publications (over 40 peer-reviewed works) focus on visual perception, dictatorship education, and historical culture. Recent articles examine medieval representations and digital media pitfalls in historical source analysis.

• 2024: Analyzed visual medievalism in textbooks
• 2023: Critiqued temporal orientation in history teaching
• 2021: Edited volume on inclusive history across cultural divides

As academic leader, he coordinates:

• Working Group ZAD95010 on intercultural history
• Language and History research network
• STARTER History book series