This study examines the conceptualization and operationalization of the open classroom climate construct in existing empirical works. Open classroom climate is a classroom environment where adolescents can freely discuss political issues and express their opinions. The study reviewed 45 secondary data analysis articles that examined the open…

Imagination and play are often relegated to specific times of the school day (e.g., recess) or pushed entirely into after school hours (e.g., extracurriculars), carefully separated from subject area instruction. How often has it been said that "playtime is over "or that "it's time to buckle down and get serious" when it comes…

This paper aims to unpack potential reasons why law and legal knowledge--despite its apparent importance and value in teaching and learning about human rights--appears to be largely conspicuous by its absence in human rights education (HRE) in schooling. Drawing on a range of contextually relevant categories of ignorance identified from discourse…

In contemporary educational discussion, concerns have been raised about the influence of the so-called post-truth era and its impact or consequences on democratic education. Facing these challenges calls for more discussion concerning the role of truthfulness and honesty as central parts of democratic education. In this essay, we argue that while…

In 1947, the Truman Commission recommended that American colleges and universities recommit themselves to civic education. Community colleges accepted this responsibility and today they offer a wide range of programs and activities designed to educate students and prepare them for the life of an engaged citizen. Still, overall, the data show that…

This article scrutinises the ontological nature of democracy and the implications that different ontological assumptions might have for educational practice. To achieve this, we use Karen Barad's notion of diffraction to read John Dewey's, Ernesto Laclau's and Barad's theoretical insights through one another. Our starting point is Dewey's famous…

These are times of rapid change. According to the Marrakech Framework for Action, adult learning and education (ALE) can and should play an important role in equipping citizens with the necessary skills to participate actively in these processes and shaping the future. In this article, we share case studies from community projects in Tunisia and…

Patriotic education in China is a state project that serves the Chinese government. However, current discourse on Chinese patriotic education basically views inward and outward aspects of patriotism as separate and incompatible, which downplays the intricate relationship between them. Arguably, a more nuanced understanding of patriotism is needed…

A survey of the nation's civic health reveals troubling trends, with historic lows in trust among individuals and key institutions such as government, media, and the courts. Political polarization has significantly increased among Americans in the last 40 years, surpassing eight other democratic nations and challenging the idea that it is merely a…

International schools have historically grappled with the fundamental dilemma of providing a high-quality curriculum and qualification supporting international mobility, while promoting a culture of peace and understanding. The internationalist (ideological)-globalist (pragmatic) spectrum of approaches can be applied to understand this dilemma.…

An Augustinian understanding of original sin can significantly contribute to the purpose of the teaching of the humanities. It helps at the point where Martha Nussbaum's understanding of the humanities is inconsistent. She argues that the humanities should cultivate a "world citizen," that is, a people aspiring towards a universal…

This paper explores the effectiveness of existing conceptions of digital citizenship education (DCE) to address the challenges and issues of postdigital societies. Current conceptions of DCE aim to develop learners who are capable of using digital technologies to their advantage or for the betterment of society. However, existing DCE approaches do…

This study assesses the civic orientation of graduate students via the "Importance of Social Action Engagement" scale and tests that instrument's construct validity and reliability when applied to graduate students. The study contributes to our understanding of the levels of graduate students' willingness to engage with social issues,…

This paper focuses on a comparative analysis of two schools -- an international school in Singapore and an independent school in Australia -- and their engagement with and processes of internationalization with a focus on Global Citizenship Education (GCE). These schools have adopted international education models, the International Primary…

Globalization and its impact on contemporary societies have gained new impetus with the notions of global citizenship education (GCED) and education for sustainable development (ESD), considered, together with civic and citizenship education (CCE), as a means for promoting students' engagement in global/local issues and providing them with the…