Promoting Democracy at school: Strategies to Foster Democratic Learning Environments in Classrooms

Drawing on data from IEA’s ICCS 2022, this Teacher Snippet explores how democratic learning environments both at the school and classroom level help students to become engaged citizens. The Snippet provides practical examples of role-play activities that teachers can use to help students develop civic knowledge, attitudes, and skills.

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Experiencing Democracy in the Classroom

The key principles highlighted in this Teacher Snippet are connected to Volume 3 in the IEA Research for Educators series. The volume explores how educators can foster democratic learning through teaching practices, school culture, and community engagement. It combines research with practical classroom strategies and offers tools for educators seeking to help students experience democracy in meaningful ways.

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This IEA Teacher Snippet is based on data from ICCS (International Civic and Citizenship Education Study) 2022 and can be adapted. To adapt this Snippet and receive all editable material, please contact communications@iea.nl

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ICCS is an international survey that measures students’ civic knowledge and their attitudes toward different aspects of politics and society across more than 20 countries. The students who participate in ICCS are commonly in their 8th year of schooling.

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