OVp129 Critical Issues in Democratic Citizenship Education

Pedagogická fakulta
podzim 2024
Rozsah
0/2/0. 4 kr. Ukončení: z.
Vyučováno kontaktně
Vyučující
Mgr. Barbora Vacková, Ph.D. (cvičící)
Elizabeth Anne Washington (cvičící)
Garance
Mgr. Barbora Vacková, Ph.D.
Katedra občanské výchovy – Pedagogická fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: Jitka Autratová
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra občanské výchovy – Pedagogická fakulta
Rozvrh seminárních/paralelních skupin
OVp129/01: Po 7. 10. 10:00–15:50 učebna 73, Út 8. 10. 10:00–15:50 učebna 73, St 9. 10. 10:00–15:50 učebna 73, Čt 10. 10. 10:00–15:50 učebna 73
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
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Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 15 stud.
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Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
This course is designed to engage teacher-scholars in critical issues centered around the place of schooling in a robust, deliberative democracy. We will take into account the climate of extreme political polarization, attacks on the nature of the public sphere, race and class segregation as determinants of what kind of civic education students will get, and the challenges of teaching controversial issues. We will explore theoretical, political, and educational perspectives, while maintaining a focus on classroom teachers and the difficult work they do to prepare students for participation in a vibrant civic culture. My additional goals are to facilitate your use of this body of work to inform your own scholarship and teaching; to enhance your ability to write coherent, thoughtful, and scholarly essays; and to support your skills and confidence in facilitating and participating in scholarly discussions with peers. I am also available to help you develop a research agenda if you are considering graduate studies.
Výstupy z učení
To Keep in Mind Throughout the Course • This is not a methods course. This is an advanced graduate course in which you will be reading a variety of research studies that are very descriptive. They feature scholarship that comprises theory, quantitative methods, and qualitative methods, from informative longitudinal survey data to fascinating case studies of classroom teachers. • I curated readings that I think have a good story to tell. Most of these readings are based on research in “real world” classroom settings, where the voices of teacher and student participants are prominent. For the readings that are more theoretical/conceptual, you will be able to discern interesting implications for the classroom. • I do not claim an exhaustive coverage of democratic citizenship issues. I selected some exemplars that have emerged in the research literature on democratic citizenship/civic education because they are interesting. They are not meant to be the “last word” on the subject – just some great food for thought and hopefully a challenge for your thinking. • In thinking about what to include, I may have neglected to include something important. If you notice anything, please reach out so that I can address it.
Osnova
  • 1. What makes a "good" citizen in a democracy? 2. What contextual issues in U. S. society are putting democratic citizenship education at risk? 3. What does some of the research say about how teacher beliefs shape democratic citizenship/civic education? 4. What are some ethical concerns to be mindful of in framing and selecting political issues for classroom discussion? What are some ethical concerns to be mindful of about teachers’ withholding and/or disclosing their political views? 5. What are some issues related to the civic identities of young people? 6. How/what do students learn and experience in a civics classroom? 7. How might we think about moving towards a critical pedagogy for democratic citizenship education?
Literatura
  • An introduction to the recommended literature will be part of the introductory lecture block.
Výukové metody
Class discussion; we will also talk about how you can apply new ideas to your own work and experience in education.
Metody hodnocení
The course concludes with a written essay.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
The course will take place from Monday, October 7th to Thursday, October 10th, with the beginning at 10 a.m.
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Studijní materiály
Předmět je vyučován každoročně.
Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích podzim 2019, podzim 2022, jaro 2025.
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