The Bavarian Ministry of Culture has set itself the goal of firmly anchoring political education and democracy education in the curriculum of Bavarian schools. At a time when democracy and political participation are increasingly in the spotlight, the Ministry of Culture sees schools as important learning sites for democracy.
In order to implement this requirement, the Ministry of Education has taken numerous measures. For example, the relevant curricula have been adapted and expanded to provide students with a broad range of knowledge in the areas of politics, society and participation.
Another important component is the further training of teachers in this area. This should enable them to give students a sound understanding of democracy and political participation and to educate them to become responsible and critical citizens.
Strengthening democracy education in Bavarian schools
The Bavarian Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs has announced its intention to strengthen democracy education at schools in Bavaria. A functioning democracy requires comprehensive political education and strong democracy education. Bavarian schools should therefore be established even more strongly as places of learning for democracy.
As part of this development, teachers should be better trained to teach democratic ideals and processes. Cooperation with non-school partners, such as political foundations or associations, is also to be expanded in order to achieve broader networking in the area of political education.
The Bavarian Ministry of Education emphasizes the importance of starting democracy education at an early age. Pupils should learn at an early age how democracy works and what values underlie it. This is the only way young people can grow up to be critical and responsible citizens who actively participate in shaping their society.
- Democracy education is strengthened
- Bavarian schools should be established even more strongly as places of learning for democracy
- Teachers should be better trained
- Cooperation with extracurricular partners to be expanded
- Democracy education is to begin at an early age
Bavarian schools: places of learning for democracy
The Bavarian government has firmly anchored political education and democracy education in Bavaria’s schools. Pupils should learn at an early age how a functioning democracy is structured and what role they can play in it. A well-founded political education is an important part of educating students to become responsible citizens.
Bavarian schools are places of learning for democracy. Here, students are taught the basics of the basic democratic order. They learn how a democracy works, how they can shape the common good through co-determination and participation. This also includes the ability to compromise and resolve conflicts peacefully.
Not only theoretical knowledge is imparted in the classroom, but practical experience is also gained. Students are encouraged to actively participate and express their opinions. they learn how to discuss respectfully and to respect the opinions of others. This is how they can strengthen their skills in democratic co-creation and their ability to empathize and show solidarity.
- Other key topics covered in the lessons include media literacy, tolerance and integration.
- Through a wide variety of school offerings and activities such as student newspapers, student parliaments and school partnership projects, students can practice their skills and expand their knowledge.
Through intensive political education and democracy education, students are prepared for life in a democratic society. They learn how to stand up for their convictions and work for a just and open society. Bavarian schools are therefore important places of learning for democracy.