Thinking Diversely - The Thematic Variety of Democracy Research and Education in the Context of Diversity

Short presentations on the versatility of the topic of democracy: The focus is on projects that deal with the thematic diversity of democracy (education) in line with this year's motto of the Diversity Days. The subsequent getTUgether will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas.

Programme

• The TUD project ‘Democratic freedom - gaining, experiencing, preserving’ in the Science Year 2024 (Liane Drößler, Monique Rust)
  The BMBF Science Year 2024 is dedicated to shedding light on the topic of ‘freedom’ in all its facets for a whole year. The TUD is involved in the project ‘Democratic Freedom - Achieving, Experiencing, Preserving’, which is coordinated by the University and Society Department (Department of University Culture). With a course programme in the studium generale, a hands-on festival in Prohlis, discussion events and social media formats, the project creates spaces to discuss democracy and aspects of freedom with people of different ages.
• Out of the ivory tower with university research in tow - democracy education in the field of extracurricular youth and adult education (Nele Mai)
  Civil society needs university. The establishment of the John Dewey Research Centre for the Didactics of Democracy at TU Dresden is therefore something very special. The research centre sees itself as an innovation centre in the field of political education. It supports Saxon actors in extracurricular education in the didactic preparation, new development and reflective evaluation of their programmes against the backdrop of a challenging social situation. JoDDiD has now been in existence for 4 years: High time to look back and share our experiences from the last few years with you using concrete examples. We look forward to meeting you!
• Focus on diversity: The Centre for Continuing Education presents its new certificate programme! (Sarah Fritzsch, Kathrin Müller)
  The certificate programme aims to make the generic term diversity more tangible and shed light on the benefits of diversity-sensitive action for everyone. The programme offers tools for recognising prejudices, questioning structural disadvantages and promoting respectful communication. In workshops, e-learning courses and reflection sessions, participants are supported in creating networks for mutual development.

• A century for the good of the child? Child welfare and children's rights in Europe from 1924 to 2024 (Dr. Agnes Anna Arndt)

  Based on the Geneva Declaration on the Rights of the Child, which is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary, the research project led by Dr. Agnes Anna Arndt examines the development of children's rights from 1924 to 2024 in their global, national and local interrelationships. The lecture will show which impulses can be gained from the historical examination of the development of children's rights for current problems in child and youth welfare and how these impulses can contribute to strengthening the educational opportunities of politically responsible adolescents.

Language: German

Target group: The event is aimed at all interested parties.

Registration: is not required

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