Empower Your Child’s Future: Discover the Benefits of Democratic Education

Robin Harwick, Ph.D.
2 min readFeb 4, 2023
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Democratic education is an empowering, engaging approach to teaching that puts the power and decision-making into the hands of the students. Democratic education differs from the traditional, mainstream system in that democratic education focuses on self-determination, holistic assessment, and community building. Democratic education can offer unforgettable learning experiences with numerous advantages. I want to share with you a few differences between democratic and mainstream education, as well as some benefits of this fantastic approach to learning.

In my classroom, students have a voice and take part in decision-making. I focus on constructing a community and preparing young people to be knowledgeable and kind citizens. My role is one of a facilitator rather than an authoritative figure. The aim is to help students reach the goals that they have set for themselves. Since students have a say in matters that affect them, they also learn to assume responsibility for their decisions and help solve problems as they arise.

Democratic education is based on the principles of democracy and emphasizes the importance of giving students the freedom to make decisions and take control of their learning. As a result, a democratic classroom creates more enthusiastic and engaged students and a more…

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