Insights into teaching democracy in schools, focusing on participatory teaching methods.
Interactive activities that simulate democratic processes and encourage student participation.
Course Instructor
Free
FREE
Submodule 1 – Theoretical Framework
Introduction
What is Democracy?
History
Modern Democracy in the 20th and 21th centuries
Democracy – A short Introduction
Definition of different types and systems of democracy
World Forum for Democracy
Democracy today: E-democracy
References
Submodule 2 – Teaching Tools and References – A focus on Democracy
Introduction
Approaches on values education
Classroom Discussions : Strategies & More
Democracy for me
World Café
Building Perspective Through Meaningful Discussion
Making Lists
Ladder of participation
References
Submodule 3 – Good practices about teaching democracy at secondary schools
Introduction
Education and democratic values
Educational Characteristics on value education
Integration of value education in School Programs
Democracy is under threat: can education be of help?
Good practices
Transforming schools into democratic communities
Good Practices
References