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Learning for Democratic Citizenship: Exploring Patterns of Political Awakening in Scandinavian Youth

Learning for Democratic Citizenship: Exploring Patterns of Political Awakening in Scandinavian Youth
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Author(s): Niels Nørgård Kristensen (University of Aalborg, Denmark)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 22
Source title: Handbook of Research on Education for Participative Citizenship and Global Prosperity
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): José A. Pineda-Alfonso (University of Seville, Spain), Nicolás De Alba-Fernández (University of Seville, Spain)and Elisa Navarro-Medina (University of Seville, Spain)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7110-0.ch026

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Abstract

This chapter investigates students' political learning by unfolding the dynamic patterns of political learning that can be explored among Scandinavian students. To serve this purpose, the following research question is forwarded: What dynamic patterns of political learning can be uncovered among various upper secondary students in relation to participation in political institutions? By the incorporation of theories of learning in the analytical approach, it is shown how students display a complex pattern of political attentiveness. School-based civics education programs to some extent seem to have failed to equip young people with the tools, knowledge, and experience needed for participation in political institutions. Research in this area has traditionally been interested in either the political awareness of youth or the sources of influence on the youth. However, there has not been a lot of interest in the various offsprings initiating the political engagement and political development. Summing up, some recommendations for citizenship education are forwarded.

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