Active Citizenship Education
Contents
Code of Conduct
Introduction: A seminar is an island and we imagine ourselves to be stranded on this island. Now we have to find our own rules.
Democracy Scrabble
Introduction: Students brainstorm in a scrabble style on their associations regarding a key word like "democracy". The method is used for getting ideas into an order, to make different attitudes visible and to become clearer about different aspects of a topic.
Democracy Circle
Introduction: An introducing method for a discussion under the question: "What does democracy mean for me personally, what is my relation, am I critical or convinced from it?"
American Debate
Introduction: The method addresses the communicative skills and helps to reflect opposite points of view in a discussion. Therefore two groups discuss the opposite opinions regarding a topic. This may be a general relevant topic or a current hot topic in your society.