Are you looking for ways to include your students more actively in your education? Would you like to stimulate students to actively govern their learning process? Are you interested in hearing all your students? Would you like to make fair decisions in class, together with your students?
Deep democracy might be the method to encourage you in this!
Originally the deep democracy method is designed to make better decisions. A deep democratic decision is not only motivated by the majority vote. It is shaped with the ‘wisdom of the minority votes’, so that the perspectives of the 1 – 49% percent of people that voted different are used to enhance our decision making process. The result is a qualitatively better decision that is supported by every group member.
To be able to make these kinds of decisions it is necessary to actively look for differences and get all perspectives on the table. By doing so we can than have ‘the right conversation’. Using principles from the deep democracy method we can therefore enhance decision making processes as well as having better discussions. Better discussions and better decisions can also have a huge impact on our education and result in more inclusive education.
In this workshop you will be introduced in the theoretical principles that underlie the deep democracy method, experience deep democratic practices and identify tips and tricks to use in your classroom. The training will be led by Erjo Beitler, a newly certified deep democracy trainer.
Target audience | UvA teaching staff | |
Prior knowledge | The workshop builds on your teaching experience of working in and with student groups | |
Language | English and Dutch (see dates) | |
Trainer | Erjo Beitler (TLC Central) | |
Participants | Between 8 (minimum) and 20 (maximum) participants | |
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The course is funded from central funds. Signing up is not non-committal, we will assume you will participate.
Click on the date for which you want to register below.
For emloyees with an @UvA.nl e-mail address:
2 December 2024 27 February 2025 14 April 2025
For AUC, ACTA and FdG (AMC) employees:
2 December 2024 27 February 2025 14 April 2025
Upon completion of this course, you will not receive a diploma. After all, it is not a study programme you are completing. However, it is possible to receive a certificate of participation.