School Level: Secondary 2
2 – Work file 8: How to develop school as a democratic community
EDC/HRE and the way to a democratic atmosphere cannot only take place in the classroom but also have to be developed within…
2 – Work file 7: How to develop a democratic atmosphere in the classroom
If a teacher decides to organise the classroom more democratically this is connected with a big goal. The following table shows the…
2 – Work file 6: Rethinking the teacher’s role from a democratic point of view
Teachers have to lead and accompany the class. This is their task. They have to decide on various things and also control…
2 – Work file 5: Rethinking discipline and order from a democratic point of view
Order is necessary under all circumstances. A group without order and basic rules cannot be democratic. Limits are necessary. Rules may be…
2 – Work file 4: What are my basic attitudes towards students?
Empathy, devotion (responsiveness to feelings, thoughts, views and needs), benevolent acceptance (personal esteem does not depend on any conditions), sincerity, stability, reliability…
2 – Work file 1: How to take students’ skills and knowledge into account
What do I know about the class? What characteristics of the class should I take into account and respond to? How do…
7.4 Task-based learning is problem-based learning
Experience has shown that students greatly appreciate the liberty they enjoy in such settings, and the trust the teacher places in them…
5.3 Empowering students to promote their interests
Students must be able to analyse a political situation and to identify their interests, and to find ways and means to influence…
5.2 Principle of controversial discussion
Whatever is a controversial issue in science or politics must be presented as such in EDC/HRE classes. This principle is closely linked…
