Who’s Afraid of Political Education?

Download or read book Who’s Afraid of Political Education? written by Henry Tam and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2024-12-10 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Democracy should enable citizens to play an informed role in determining how power is exercised for their common wellbeing, but this only works if people have the understanding, skills and confidence to engage effectively in public affairs. Otherwise, any voting system can be subverted to serve the interests of propagandists and demagogues. This book brings together leading experts on learning for democracy to explore why and how the gap in civic competence should be bridged. Drawing on research findings and case examples from the UK, the US and elsewhere, it will set out why change is necessary, what could be taught differently to ensure effective political engagement, and how a lasting impact in improving citizens’ learning for democratic participation can be made.