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Dahlstedt, Magnus; Fejes, Andreas; Schonning, Elin – Journal of Education Policy, 2011
Lately, a deliberative conception of democracy has gained influence in policy debates throughout Europe. Individuals are here seen to be fostered into responsible, mature--democratic--citizens by being involved in dialogue. In the 1990s, calls for "democratic education" intensified in Sweden. This article analyses two pedagogical models…
Descriptors: Democracy, Foreign Countries, Democratic Values, Citizenship Education
Rubin, Kenneth H., Ed.; Coplan, Robert J., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2010
While both positive and negative peer interactions have long been a focus of scientific interest, much less attention has been given to children who tend to refrain from interacting with peers. This volume brings together leading authorities to review progress in understanding the development, causes, and consequences of shyness and social…
Descriptors: Shyness, Cross Cultural Studies, Academic Achievement, Personality