{"product_id":"designing-democratic-schools-and-learning-environments-a-global-perspective-9783031462962","title":"Designing Democratic Schools and Learning Environments: A Global Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis open-access book explores democratic schools and learning environments globally, focusing on a newly developed framework for democratic education. It emphasizes the open flow of ideas and choices, equity, active engagement, consensus, and compromise, and investigates schools that organize students, parents, social institutions, and the larger community collaboratively to achieve their goals and solve urgent challenges. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 484 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 March 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer International Publishing AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis expansive open-access book delves into the realm of democratic schools and learning environments across the globe. It centers on a groundbreaking framework for democratic education, providing a comprehensive exploration of both existing schools and concept schools—those visionary ideas yet to materialize. The first section of the book offers personal accounts from the editors, shedding light on their own educational journeys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePillar 1 encompasses schools that prioritize an open exchange of ideas and choices, regardless of their popularity. Pillar 2 asserts that a high-quality education cannot be achieved without addressing equity. Chapters delve into the diverse experiences of marginalized communities in education and highlight innovative approaches that hold immense potential for inclusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePillar 3 showcases schools where active engagement, consensus, and compromise foster the collective good. Pillar 4 investigates schools that collaborate extensively with students, parents, social institutions, and the broader community to achieve their goals and address society's most pressing challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough this comprehensive and insightful examination, the book offers valuable insights into the transformative power of democratic education, highlighting the importance of inclusive, collaborative, and socially responsible learning environments. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and anyone passionate about promoting a more equitable and democratic future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783031462962\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45336820842746,"sku":"9783031462962","price":37.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1710169470948_book.jpg?v=1710325744","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/designing-democratic-schools-and-learning-environments-a-global-perspective-9783031462962","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}