Youth Advisory Board BGL discovers democracy: educational trip to Vienna!

Youth Advisory Board BGL discovers democracy: educational trip to Vienna!

Wien, Österreich - An exciting educational trip led eight young people from the youth advisory board BGL recently to Vienna, where they dealt intensively with the topic of political education. The group consisted of motivated young people aged twelve to sixteen who used the opportunity to deepen their understanding of democracy and social participation. The first item on the program was a lecture at the respected University of Vienna, in which the young people gained valuable insights into democratic education and the concept of democracy education. reports Berchtesgadener Land .

cultural highlights and social impulses

A cultural highlight of the trip was to visit a representation in the Theater der Jugend, which dealt with the sensitive issue of bullying. This idea suggested intensive discussions among the participants who spoke openly about their own experiences and perspectives. In order to support the social participation and cross -generational learning, a visit to the multi -generation café full board was also on the program. This café promotes the exchange between young and old and offers young people important impulses for their own commitment in the community.

The accommodation during the stay took place in the innovative "Magdas" hotel, a socially committed project by Caritas that offers people with a new perspective. Such encounters make it clear how important understanding and dealing with social issues is to promote empathy and tolerance.

democracy education in context

The trip to Vienna also illustrated the extensive approaches of democracy pedagogy, which not only gain in importance in Austria, but also worldwide. While discussions about the school's political socialization function came up in the 1970s, one increasingly emphasized the need to anchor democratic principles in everyday school life. The German school portal emphasizes that the school is a central institution to secure democratic circumstances, but also with the knowledge, but also with powers in action for a active, democratic life should.

The Beutelsbach consensus, which defines clear guidelines on political education and particularly aims to avoid political overwhelming, is a decisive factor in the development of democracy education. The Federal Center for Political Education emphasizes that it is essential to convey the basic values ​​of freedom, justice and solidarity-which they can To take responsibility in society.

With fresh impressions and a strengthened sense of community, the young members of the youth advisory board BGL returned to the district of Berchtesgadener Land. The trip was not only an educational experience, but also an opportunity to promote the idea of ​​a common Europe, especially for the border region Berchtesgadener Land. Your tasks are characterized by the optimization of the youth platform BGL360GRAD.de and the exchange with other youth organizations.