Amal Clooney: Barrister and Advocate for Justice and Human Rights
Abstract: Various ruling regimes, extremist groups, and terrorist organizations violate human rights around the globe. In response, there are individuals, both men and women, who tirelessly work to confront these injustices and bring about change. In Iran, where theocratic tyranny may seem insurmountable, there are compelling instances that prove otherwise. Globally recognized for her involvement […]
Session 8: The Importance of Introducing Students to Democracy
In the previous sessions, we discussed the importance of introducing students to democracy from the early years of their education. In this final session, we will review the key points from previous sessions and further explore this issue.
Session 7: The Relationship Between Individual and Group Identities and Education
In this session, we will take a look at the concept of identity and explore how individual and group identities are related to education, particularly the education of children, and democracy.
Session 6: Tools for Teaching Critical Thinking
In this session, we will explore some of the tools used in classrooms to teach critical thinking to elementary school students. Teachers in countries like the United States and Canada have utilized these tools with positive results.
Session 5: Democratic Classroom Management Methods
Democracy in life and daily affairs is not achieved simply by reading articles and books; it requires practice in all aspects of life. This practice can begin in the classroom. In this session, we will discuss democratic classroom management methods and strategies for encouraging student participation.
Session 4: Democratic Teaching Methods
Critical thinking and critical reasoning are directly linked to teaching democracy. Every teacher should be able to play a positive role in this regard. In this session, we will address these topics as well as the challenges that exist in this area.
Session 3: Critical Thinking
Human life phenomena and realities are deeply interconnected, and analyzing them along with their complexities and various components is not always easy. In this session, we will discuss how to approach the analysis of phenomena without bias or prejudice and with a questioning mindset.
Session 2: Education and Politics
In the second session, we will delve into the history of education in Iran and then discuss critical thinking and its connection to education. Additionally, we will introduce some foundational concepts for teaching and creating a democratic environment in the classroom.
Session 1: Introduction; An Overview of the History of Education in the World and Iran
In the first session of the course “Democracy in the Classroom,” we will explore the history of education in the world and Iran, examining where and under what circumstances it began. Taught by Saeed Peyvandi, a sociologist and university professor, this course focuses on non-traditional education for kindergarten through fifth grade. It aims to assist […]
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