Who’s Afraid of Political Education?

The Challenge to Teach Civic Competence and Democratic Participation
Experts on learning for democracy come together to explore why and how the gap in civic competence should be bridged. They make the case for a more effective form of political education that can enable citizens to learn to exert their influence over their government in an informed and meaningful manner.

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.

Contributor: Titus Alexander (Contributions by), Tony Breslin (Contributions by), Bryony Hoskins (Contributions by), Lee Jerome (Contributions by), Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg (Contributions by), David Kerr (Contributions by), Dina Kiwan (Contributions by), Kathleen Knight Abowitz (Contributions by), Liz Moorse (Contributions by), Murray Print (Contributions by), Diane Reay (Contributions by), Edda Sant (Contributions by), Kathleen Sellers (Contributions by), Kalbir Shukra (Contributions by), Barrett Smith (Contributions by), Sarah M. Stitzlein (Contributions by), Henry Tam (Edited by)

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