Routledge Educating for Democracy in England and Finland - Routledge

Explore how education systems shape democratic citizenship in Educating for Democracy in England and Finland, a comprehensive analysis from Routledge Research in International and Comparative Education. This book examines the critical relationship between democratic values, classroom practices, and neo-liberal ideology across two distinct educational contexts. As political polarisation increases and support for right-wing movements grows across Europe, understanding how governments and schools can cultivate teachers and students capable of informed, critical citizenship has become essential. The work argues that educational institutions must play an active role in developing citizens who can voice independently reasoned judgements to guide their democratic participation. By comparing England and Finland's approaches to democratic education, this research provides valuable insights into curriculum design, pedagogical strategies, and institutional culture that foster genuine democratic engagement rather than passive compliance.