This Pestalozzi training unit offers participants the opportunity to experience democratic, undemocratic, fair and unfair systems, and then reflect on them in a proactive manner - thereby becoming more aware and more active democratic citizens. The training unit advocates the Pestalozzi Programme principle that “The medium is the message”. Therefore, the activities rely on learning by doing, democratic participation and cooperation. Throughout the programme participants are asked to reflect on their learning. At the end of the training the participants also evaluate the course itself.
To cite this resource: Varsányi, M. (2016). Constructing democracy – an interactive exploration. In Council of Europe Pestalozzi Programme Training Units.
