The group discussed the themes/topics they believe should be addressed at the conference from a socio-political angle that structure our understanding and approaches of CE content (i.e. use specific methodologies, pedagogical approaches, tools, strategies, etc).
The content group was divided into 3 subgroups to delve into the conference’s themes/topics through the following angles:
- Powerlessness
- Social inequality
- Formal versus nonformal/informal education
- HUMAN RIGHTS
- REFLECTION QUESTION: Do you need knowledge on human rights among citizens in order to eradicate social inequality/poverty, or do you need social equality first in order to secure human rights?
- Knowledge about human rights via CE brings change in attitude and change in behavior (citizens can express and demand social security, social rights, etc)
- CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC: Could cultural norms be used as an argument to infringe on human rights?
- DIGITAL ERA
- BLIND SPOT: CE digital literacy programs do not provide tools to address social inequality.
- CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC: Can the use of civic education decrease the negative effects of digitalization?
- CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC: Should we be worried about the excessive use of digital tools?
- COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
- MIGRATION/REFUGEES: Should training for migrants and refugees be more “aggressive” to help newcomers integrate into the local culture.
- YOUTH
- REFLECTION QUESTION: Is social solidarity a means or an end?
- HOT ISSUE/INNOVATIVE IDEA: In order to tackle violent extremism resulting from social inequality, we need to provide an alternative narrative via social entrepreneurship improving inclusivity and social mobility.
- REFLECTION QUESTION: Should we rethink religious education as a topic?
- SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- How can we launch and officialize civic education clubs in order to create and foster a social entrepreneurship mindset?
- RELIGION
- BLIND SPOT: How can civic education and religious discourse coexist and jointly promote peace?
- MEDIA
- REFLECTION QUESTION: How can we foster critical thinking amongst citizens in their relationship with the media?
- ARTS&CULTURE
- REFLECTION QUESTION: How can we make use of the arts and culture in implementing civic education?
- MAINSTREAMING GENDER
- How to implement gender values in all aspects of education (formal and nonformal) from a young age?
- HOT TOPIC: How to change the image of women in educational books/textbooks?