Open AccessDemocratic Practices at School. Theoretical and Research Ascertainments
Author(s) -
Sousanna Maria Nikolaou
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
european journal of development studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2736-660X
DOI - 10.24018/ejdevelop.2021.1.1.11
Subject(s) - democracy , ideal (ethics) , democratic ideals , political science , citizen journalism , citizenship , work (physics) , good citizenship , democratic education , social justice , public administration , public relations , sociology , pedagogy , social science , law , engineering , mechanical engineering , politics
The modern democratic society must ensure the realization of the ideal democracy through the education of the youth with knowledge-skills and critical thinking and finally through the education of democratic citizens. A democratic citizen is defined as a citizen who is personally responsible, participatory, and oriented towards social justice and has the will to work for the realization of democratic ideals. The key issues the study focuses on are: What school practices contribute to the preparation of democratic citizens? What is meant by the open / positive climate of the classroom and how is it related to the strengthening of citizenship according to research data? The main purpose of the study is to reflect and raise awareness about the democratic conditions we must ensure in schools, to avoid the erosion of institutions and the rejection or loose commitment to the rules of democracy.