Democracy, political education and history didactics

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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