LearnPracticalPolitics

Titus Alexander, learning & teaching practical politics as a core subject for education in democracy

[LearnPracticalPolitics @Practicalpolity]

Do you study education, politics or other subjects with a social purpose?
Do you know how to influence decisions that affect it?
Are you learning practical politics for your subject to have impact in the world?
This book may help: https://t.co/qioEoGP65p @IOE_Press

[ACT @ACitizenshipT]

In Issue 52 of Teaching Citizenship, Steven Humphrys offers 21 tried-and-tested ideas for teaching political literacy, from focused enquiry questions and A-level resources, to Model UN, and inviting local MPs in to speak. Read on pp. 6-10: https://t.co/QAjareqOim

[ACT @ACitizenshipT]

What do future voters think about #Votesat16? In Issue 60 of #TeachingCitizenship, Y9 student Ja’Mari shared his thoughts on why #CitizenshipEducation is crucial to help young people understand democracy and be active participants in society: https://t.co/gvFaPTyE6P

[ACT @ACitizenshipT]

How do we ensure every young person understands climate change and sustainability? A new report backed by 40+ education organisations sets out 10 priorities for #ClimateEducation in England. Find out more about the ten-point plan: https://t.co/DIYKIV0EHm

[ACT @ACitizenshipT]

The #RepresentationofthePeopleBill has its 2nd reading in Parliament this week. If passed, the Bill would give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in UK elections. Find out what the Bill means in practice, and how to prepare students for #Votesat16: https://t.co/y0BV69koCY

[ACT @ACitizenshipT]

Great to be in Parliament this evening for the APPG Women in Parliament #IWD event.
ACT is proud to support this initiative & to take forward the resources from @GEpic_UK, helping schools continue to build girls’ political confidence.
@CentenaryAction @careintuk @RoehamptonUni

[Association of Colleges (AoC) @AoC_info]

As secretariat to the APPG on Further Education and Lifelong Learning, we are launching a call for evidence to support the group’s inquiry into adult education.

Share your experiences to help shape recommendations to government this autumn: https://t.co/4YeLOBADkk

[Gerardo L. Munck @GerardoMunck]

Research on Democracy

These are some of the books I will be discussing in my graduate seminar on democracy this semester.

Many great minds have done much to help us understand what democracy is, why it is valuable, and why countries move toward and away from democracy.

[LSE Sociology @LSEsociology]

Join us next week for our virtual book talk, Sociology of hope.

Adrian Scribano will discuss his books themes of revolution, utopia, social change, and collective action.

📅 Wed 21 January
⏰ 6.30pm
🎟️ Free and open to all | register to attend⬇️
https://t.co/7zCveUfZ1o

[LearnPracticalPolitics @Practicalpolity]

Looking forward to running my workship on "Learning for Democracy: Lessons in Power and Persuasion" @APSAtweets Annual Conference in Vancouver Wed Sept 10, 9am - 1pm https://t.co/6C7EaqaY1N

[Political Studies Association @PolStudiesAssoc]

🌟PSA75🌟 This year marks 75 years of the PSA being the home of #PoliticalStudies. Since 1950 we have been advancing, supporting & promoting the global study of #politics and #InternationalRelations.
🎬 Watch this 3 minute film to learn more. https://t.co/sAQsGprYjF

[ACT @ACitizenshipT]

"Teaching about how our democracy works, and how all of us, but young people in particular, can learn about it and participate in it isn't seen as a top priority. And unless it is, our democracy itself will be at risk." Lord Blunkett speaking at the #RoadmaptoVotesat16 event.

[ACT @ACitizenshipT]

“You belong here and your voice matters.” Zainab Ali, Chair of the AQA Student Advisory Group, delivered a powerful call for an equitable curriculum at the Youth Shadow Curriculum & Assessment Report launch. Read the full speech: https://t.co/LJrxGXotgS #RacialEquity

[LearnPracticalPolitics @Practicalpolity]

So true: AI may be an aid, but it can't do it for you and could lead you down all too well trodden paths or blind allies

[Derek Thompson @DKThomp]

Yes.

Writing is not a second thing that happens after thinking. The act of writing is an act of thinking. Writing *is* thinking.

Students, academics, and anyone else who outsources their writing to LLMs will find their screens full of words and their minds emptied of thought.

[Titus Alexander @Tituscando]

50% discount on "Who’s Afraid of Political Education? The Challenge to Teach Civic Competence and Democratic Participation" @policypress until end July
Perspectives on political education from UK, ed. @HenryBTam, incl. my chapter on universities
Get your library to order a copy

[ACT @ACitizenshipT]

Final call!

Support ACT’s research with @MiddlesexUni to help strengthen the position of Citizenship in schools. Complete our quick benchmarking tool by 31 July to unlock a 50% membership discount and get a free report on your provision.

Start here: https://t.co/WpiXQ076Kx

[LearnPracticalPolitics @Practicalpolity]

Buy "Who’s Afraid of Political Education? The Challenge to Teach Civic Competence and Democratic Participation" Ed. Henry Tam @policypress @HenryBTam
@Tituscando

[Policy Press @policypress]

50% off everything in our summer sale! ☀️📚

🌟Use code BUP07 at checkout until the end of July. 🌟

Whether you're a student, researcher, or curious reader, now’s the perfect time to discover books that challenge and inspire!

#SummerReads #SummerSale

https://t.co/A7OOt9IzMm

[ACT @ACitizenshipT]

ACT is pleased to have contributed to the #RoadmaptoVotesat16 report - a cross-sector vision of recommendations for the successful implementation of #Votesat16 across the UK.

High-quality #CitizenshipEd is essential for young people's confident participation in democracy.

[Democracy Matters @DemocracyM]

Extreme inequality damages democracy. This is an important initiative.
@NEF @HighPayCentre @InequalityHKS @LSEInequalities @Oxfam @resfoundation @TheIFS

[Political Studies Association @PolStudiesAssoc]

*PSA PRIZES* Mackenzie #BookPrize submissions are now open! Awarded annually for the best book in #PoliticalScience. Nominations invited from publishers, individuals and PSA specialist groups.
📆 Deadline 5 September 2025
➡️ Details https://t.co/AohWrTXitU

[ACT @ACitizenshipT]

Understanding the Interplay: Education, lived worldviews & citizenship - 23 Sep, 3pm

@emoorse01 is on the panel at this free event for RE & Citizenship teachers, exploring how young people understand citizenship & its relation to religion & worldviews: https://t.co/Ad8th0Djb4