Abstract

The objective of this learning module is to support teachers and students in education for democratic citizenship. The module allows students to recapitulate the main principles underlying Athenian democracy, and then asks them to evaluate how these have changed in contemporary Latvia. It focuses on four main spheres of democratic life - governance, citizenship, right and duties, and values. The module offers background materials, tools and tips on how to cover these questions. There is a final assessment with opportunity for peer review at the end, as well as formative assessments throughout the learning module. The module aims to enable and encourage students in their roles as young citizens to play an active part in their societies and political communities.