
Who's Afraid of Political Education?
The Challenge to Teach Civic Competence and Democratic Participation
- 230 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Who's Afraid of Political Education?
The Challenge to Teach Civic Competence and Democratic Participation
About this book
Democracy should enable citizens to play an informed role in determining how power is exercised for their common wellbeing, but this only works if people have the understanding, skills and confidence to engage effectively in public affairs. Otherwise, any voting system can be subverted to serve the interests of propagandists and demagogues.
This book brings together leading experts on learning for democracy to explore why and how the gap in civic competence should be bridged.
Drawing on research findings and case examples from the UK, the US and elsewhere, it will set out why change is necessary, what could be taught differently to ensure effective political engagement, and how a lasting impact in improving citizens' learning for democratic participation can be made.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Notes on contributors
- Preface
- 1 Introduction Citizens, we have a problem
- Part I Why changes are needed
- Part II What could be done differently
- Part III How to make a lasting impact
- 14 Conclusion Lessons for democratic health
- Index