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The School as a Public Space for Democratic Experiences: Formal Student Participation and Its Political Characteristics
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Andersson, Erik – Education, Citizenship and Social Justice, 2019
School democracy in terms of formal student participation is often expressed through different types of councils. This requires that these forms of political participation function democratically. The article contributes knowledge about the school as a public space and the democratic experiences gained through formal student participation in class…
Descriptors: Democracy, Student Participation, Student Government, Citizenship Education