Democracy? You think you know?
Discover the importance of democratic participation and gain a comprehensive understanding of citizenship rights, responsibilities, and forms of government. Explore different interpretations of democracy and engage students in critical thinking about these issues within the citizenship curriculum. Challenge conventional wisdom about political systems and appreciate the value of democracy through real-life examples. Enhance your knowledge and skills with this free course, Democracy? You think you know?
Participating in democratic processes is seen as being a fundamental aspect of citizenship. All pupils need a broad knowledge and understanding of the rights, responsibilities and duties of citizens, as well as an understanding of forms of government. Notions of citizenship have been forged alongside the expansion of the right to vote and the development of our ideas about democracy. In this free course, Democracy? You think you know? we explore different interpretations of democracy and strategies for involving pupils in consideration of these issues within the citizenship curriculum.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Consider the value of democracy, through examples
Challenge perceived wisdom about our political systems.