Fostering Democracy, Inclusion, and Justice through Classroom Management Practices (under construction)
Learning objectives and brief outline
Abstract
This course examines how classroom management can be a tool for fostering democracy, inclusion, and justice in education. Designed for students of all disicplines, particularly in education, social work, peace studies, and the humanities, the course integrates theory and experiential learning to address issues like power dynamics, implicit bias, and institutional racism.
Students will explore the ethical dimensions of classroom management, focusing on how educators’ decisions impact social values like equity and justice. Through case studies and collaborative projects, they will develop inclusive, democratic strategies for creating culturally responsive learning environments. The course empowers future educators and professionals to be agents of change, contributing to the EU’s vision of sustainable peace and inclusive social development.
Learning objectives
Course participants who study the learning module will be able to
- Critically analyze classroom management as a tool for enacting or resisting broader social issues related to democracy, inclusion, and justice.
- Interpret classroom interactions through interdisciplinary lenses, including educational theory, peace studies, and social justice frameworks.
- Examine pedagogical decisions as ethical practices that shape classroom culture, student agency, and equity.
- Design and implement inclusive, context-sensitive classroom strategies that promote restorative practices, collective decision-making, and student voice.
Contributor
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yasar, Çukurova University , myasar@cu.edu.tr
Field of expertise: Early childhood education