TASKs for democracy
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Diversity and empathy<br />
2 I am interested in finding<br />
out about other<br />
people’s ways of life<br />
3 I am sensitive to other<br />
people’s needs and<br />
help when I can<br />
4 When I see someone is<br />
being hurt or insulted, it<br />
upsets me and I speak out<br />
and act in their defence<br />
Co-operation and<br />
participation<br />
I choose co-operation rather<br />
than competition when<br />
presented with a choice<br />
I express my support when<br />
group members show<br />
the wish to co-operate<br />
When in a group, I care about<br />
and ensure that everyone<br />
can express his/her opinion<br />
Human rights and equity Knowledge and epistemology Self and interaction<br />
I practise and defend freedom<br />
of expression as long<br />
as this does not threaten<br />
anyone’s human rights<br />
I appeal to authorities to act<br />
against discrimination and<br />
infringements of human<br />
rights and the rule of law<br />
I organise or participate in<br />
the work of associations that<br />
help disadvantaged people<br />
I show openness towards and<br />
understanding of behaviour,<br />
attitudes and opinions which<br />
are different from my own<br />
I make an ef<strong>for</strong>t to understand<br />
the viewpoints of<br />
other people; I compare<br />
ideas and sometimes revise<br />
my viewpoint accordingly<br />
I expect not to understand<br />
all aspects of a topic, and<br />
I ask questions to explore<br />
different understandings<br />
I listen actively and find out<br />
about peoples’ thoughts<br />
and feelings be<strong>for</strong>e commenting<br />
on their actions<br />
I maintain a channel of<br />
communication even when<br />
I disagree with someone<br />
I accept critical feedback<br />
5 I use restraint when I<br />
experience initial feelings<br />
of aversion towards others<br />
in order to make dialogue<br />
and understanding possible<br />
I question the validity of arguments<br />
that are put <strong>for</strong>ward<br />
I put ef<strong>for</strong>t into my work and<br />
accept delayed gratification<br />
6 I learn languages to increase<br />
my opportunities to<br />
exchange ideas with people<br />
7 I ask others <strong>for</strong> help<br />
when I need it<br />
Teachers who develop these attitudes are likely to engage in the following actions<br />
Diversity and empathy<br />
1 My practice explicitly<br />
shows that I respect the<br />
right to be different<br />
Co-operation and<br />
participation<br />
I engage in team work and<br />
joint initiatives in local,<br />
national and international<br />
projects with students and<br />
parents as well as colleagues<br />
Human rights and equity Knowledge and epistemology Self and interaction<br />
I plan classroom activities in a<br />
way that ensures equal access<br />
and participation of all learners<br />
I encourage learners’ critical<br />
thinking and help them to take<br />
responsibility <strong>for</strong> their learning<br />
I take on different roles in<br />
the classroom as needed<br />
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