Markus Gloe

Prof. Dr. Markus Gloe serves as Professor of Political Education and Didactics in Social Studies, Politics and Society at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. His institutional responsibilities encompass supervision of teacher training for social studies across all German school types (Primary, Secondary, Special, and Grammar Schools), educational science studies, and academic counseling for teacher trainees.

His research centers on Political Education, Didactics of Social Studies, and Holocaust Education with pioneering work in Digital Testimonies—particularly interactive 3D testimonies of Holocaust survivors. He investigates democracy education's historical development, contemporary challenges in political socialization, and the intersection of political/cultural education. His projects include the "Technology Meets Testimony" research network developing frameworks for digital testimonies and "LediZ" (Learning with Digital Testimonies) exploring educational applications.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) Digital preservation of Holocaust testimonies through interactive 3D/2D technologies; (2) Democracy education challenges in polarized societies; (3) Inclusion-oriented teacher training. His work bridges historical-political education with digital innovation, emphasizing ethical frameworks for testimony preservation and democratic competence development in educational settings.

Prof. Gloe leads academic advising for social studies teacher training and directs projects translating research into classroom practice. His "Technology Meets Testimony" network establishes cross-institutional standards for digital testimonies, while his inclusion-focused initiatives like "Inklusionsdidaktische Lehrbausteine" develop teacher training modules for diverse classrooms. Office hours are conducted by appointment at Oettingenstr. 67, Room 172, Munich.