The training aims to:
– Support students in developing in-depth, critical understanding of the role of education and particularly of formal education in the development of children’s / young citizens’ political socialisation.
– Guide students in developing in-depth, critical understanding of current debates in the area of Education for democratic citizenship (EDC), Human Rights Education (HRE) and Intercultural Education (IE).
– Support students in developing critical understanding of view of education as a fundamental right and confidence in exploring the implications of this for educational practice.
– Develop students’ confidence in leading initiatives and developing educational programmes on EDC/HRE/IE.
– Familiarise students with key tools on EDC/HRE including the Council of Europe’s Framework for development of democratic culture.