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Negotiating a citizenship education curriculum with vocational education students

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ID13009935
AuthorsEsther M A Geurts (0000-0003-0520-2253, Maastricht University, corresponding author), Rianne P Reijs (0000-0002-8567-0235, Maastricht University), Hélène H M Leenders (Fontys University of Applied Sciences), Emmy M C Simons (Maastricht University), Maria W J Jansen (Maastricht University), Maria Jansen (0000-0002-1843-139X, GGD Zuid Limburg), Christian J P A Hoebe (Maastricht University), C J Hoebe (0000-0003-1815-0974)
Year2023
Volume22
Issue3
Pages189-203
Publication date2023-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCitizenship Social and Economics Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2047-1734 • E-ISSN: 2047-1734
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/14788047231225747
OpenAlexW4390698206
LanguageEN
References cited28

Although the curriculum ideally serves the interests of its recipients, student perspectives have been marginalised in curriculum negotiation. Our objective is to better meet the needs and wishes of vocational education students by including them in planning, acting/observing and reflecting on the citizenship education curriculum. In this participatory action research project students were made responsible for designing, developing and delivering a lesson for their peers. Data collection consisted of interviews, focus group discussions and observations during three action rounds involving five classes. Even though many teachers were initially sceptical about their students’ abilities, it turned out that students enjoyed engaging in curriculum negotiation. Students were the main drivers of the curriculum. Relevant factors for implementation were: teachers’ beliefs about student capabilities and attitudes, changing roles and responsibilities, and safe and constructive classroom dynamics. Students were exposed to a wide variety of skills and challenges. Future research should focus on studying the same participants during multiple implementation rounds. Also, opportunities for curriculum negotiation activities within other topics should be explored. Lastly, a more rigid analysis of the learning outcomes as well as the impact on personal development of students and teachers would be recommended

Action research · Curriculum · Focus group · Mathematics education · Medical education · Negotiation · Pedagogy · Sociology · Variety (cybernetics · Vocational education · Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion · Computer Science · Higher Education Practises and Engagement · Medicine · Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

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