In this session, the value of democracy education as a structured part of a school’s curriculum will be emphasized. Examples will be given to illustrate how democracy education can be implemented in different subjects and how a transversal curriculum can be built. Opportunities for democracy education can be found in subjects such as History and Modern Languages. However, ethical questions, such as discrimination through algorithms, can also be analyzed and discussed in Maths or Geography, while impulses for taking action can be demonstrated and practiced in PE. The main aim of this session is to provide ideas on how democratic values can be taught and discussed across various subjects in middle school and how this approach can contribute to a holistic curriculum.
