Curriculum for the elective subject of Democracy in practice (DIP1-01)

Main subject areas

The elective subject is structured in two main subject areas. The main subject areas complement each other, and should be viewed in relation to one another.

Overview of the main subject areas:

Democracy

The main subject area deals with values and skills. Knowledge about human rights and democratic values are essential tools for participating in a democratic society. The main subject area also deals with practicing democratic skills such as source criticism, forming own opinions, argumentation and the ability to speak out and express oneself. Knowledge about methods used to deal with and resolve conflicts is also included in the main subject area.

Contribution

The main subject area covers understanding the democratic decision-making processes at different levels. Furthermore, the main subject area deals with assisting the pupil council to improve the learning environment. It aims to motivate pupils to participate in democratic processes in their local community. Creating interest in discovering and counteracting violations to human rights is also included in the main subject area.