Democratic Schools – Nurturing Responsible Citizens in Challenging Times 00-0F-DSN

In today's era, educational institutions are facing increasing pressures to deliver results based on standardized assessments, rigid curricula, and accountability, the need for schools and classrooms grounded in democratic values has become increasingly crucial. This course explores the pivotal role of educational institutions in advancing democracy and demonstrates in meticulous detail how educators can effect lasting democratic change. Teachers, in their everyday educational practice, can support a consistent, system-wide commitment to critical and democratic education as one with social transformative power.

In today's era, educational institutions are facing increasing pressures to deliver results based on standardized assessments, rigid curricula, and accountability, the need for schools and classrooms grounded in democratic values has become increasingly crucial. This course explores the pivotal role of educational institutions in advancing democracy and demonstrates in meticulous detail how educators can effect lasting democratic change. Teachers, in their everyday educational practice, can support a consistent, system-wide commitment to critical and democratic education as one with social transformative power.

Apple, M. W., & Beane, J. A. (Eds.). (2007). Democratic Schools. Lessons in Powerful Education. Heinemann.

Apple, M. W., & Beane, J. A. (Eds.). (2007). Democratic Schools. Lessons in Powerful Education. Heinemann.

METHODS
Reading texts
Group discussions, teamwork, peer reviewing, team projects
Usage of different technological tools: TEAMS, Slido

COURSEWORK
Contact hours - 15h
Reading -20h
Assignments - 10h
45 h - 2 points ECTS

METHODS
Reading texts
Group discussions, teamwork, peer reviewing, team projects
Usage of different technological tools: TEAMS, Slido

COURSEWORK
Contact hours - 12h
Reading -20 h
Assignments - 10h
42 h - 2 points ECTS