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Democracy, political education and history didactics

History lessons and civic education aim to build cultural and social science knowledge and promote skills.

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Magazine Historical Thinking, Culture, and Education (HTCE)

What can historical learning contribute to meeting current challenges? The aim of the journal is to promote transnational and cross-cultural dialog and to stimulate an interdisciplinary understanding between researchers, scientific traditions, ontologies and epistemologies from different world regions and contexts.

Project management “SpielPolitik!”

The “SpielPolitik!” simulation game helps participating classes and teachers at lower secondary level to get to know the process of consultation and decision-making in a theoretical and practical way using the example of launching a “popular initiative”.

Research of Learning Processes in History (RicH)

The RicH study systematically investigates the operations of narrative competence and the qualitative differences in historical thinking that emerge from them. The aim is to develop learning progression models for diagnosing historical thinking.

Global historical perspectives in Swiss history lessons

The global history approach is discussed in history didactics, but little empirical research has been carried out to date. The study can be expected to provide the first empirical results on a broad basis on the potential of global history perspectives for competence-oriented historical learning.

POLIS – The magazine for political education

The annual POLIS magazine is dedicated to topics that are important to young people. It contains background reports, interviews and practical articles and provides information on topic-specific teaching materials.

PB-Tools Plus: Interactive learning environment for education and training in civic education

PB-Tools Plus is a development project that supports teachers in the introduction of civic education. As part of the project, e-lessons are being created which (prospective) teachers can use to obtain low-threshold information about issues and approaches to civic education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.

Abgeschlossene Projekte

Scientific study accompanying the simulation game “SpielPolitik!”

Simulation games in political education are expected to be highly effective for learning. Simulation games provide a space for experimentation in negotiation processes, compromise-finding, and voting. Positive findings regarding the effectiveness of simulation games for political learning at secondary levels have been found with regard to knowledge, but little is known about the quality of debates. The planned accompanying scientific study aims to record the gains in knowledge and skills within the framework of a longitudinal study (pre-/post-/and possibly follow-up). A particular concern is to record the quality of argumentation and debating demonstrated in parliamentary group and committee meetings as well as in National Council debates in collaboration with the teachers involved and to jointly reflect on teaching support strategies. The data collection includes video recordings and observation protocols as well as a questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge and interest. In conjunction with each other, these insights also allow conclusions to be drawn about the learning effectiveness of the simulation game. The findings will be used, firstly, to ensure the quality of the simulation game “SpielPolitik!” (Play Politics!) and, secondly, to provide insight into the long-term effectiveness of simulation games in political education. Findings on the long-term effectiveness of educational offerings in political education are a major research desideratum both internationally and nationally. Secondly, sample videos on debating and scientific findings will be made available for teacher training and continuing education.

Belonging Reconsidered: Rethinking participation/experiences of racism and anti-racist education

The aim of the project is to work with pupils, teachers, school administrators and other education experts to develop didactic principles for participation beyond national-ethnic-cultural affiliations at lower secondary level.

Lab 21

Lab 21 gives young people the opportunity to have a say in ongoing projects at the ZDA, to help shape them and to develop and implement their own project ideas.

Basic knowledge test Canton of Zurich

A basic knowledge test with 500 test items for naturalization candidates is being developed for the canton of Zurich.

Study on the effectiveness of the “Prisma” impulse day organized by Swiss Refugee Aid

The study documents the Prisma educational program offered by Swiss Refugee Council and critically reflects on its potential for improvement.

Doing/Undoing Difference in the classroom – a praxeological teaching study

This ethnographically oriented study uses instructional videos to examine, among other things, how the children and adults involved in civic education lessons address each other, which dialogues of origin play a role and how natio-ethno-cultural lines of difference are introduced and addressed.

Political education in interdisciplinary lessons with history at secondary level I

The findings of this study will allow a more precise definition of the potentials and challenges of civic education as currently envisaged in Curriculum 21.

PBTools: Contemporary tools for teaching political education

Development of didactically high-quality materials with background information for political education.