The constantly changing discipline of history didactics – An introduction (original) (raw)

The article introduces the evolving discipline of history didactics, exploring its international context over the past thirty years. It discusses the emergence of new methodologies and educational trends in history teaching, highlighting the necessity for adapting to global challenges and fostering historical consciousness. Key studies and conferences in this field are summarized, revealing significant shifts in focus towards the analysis of textbooks and curriculum development, alongside recognizing the contributions of various researchers and institutions in shaping future directions for history didactics.