@article{education20231186,
author={{Santos, Rita and Hranchak, Maria and Costa, Afonso and Ara¨²jo, Jos¨¦ Lu¨ªs and Pedro, Ana},
title={Democracy in school: Democracy in the eyes of the little ones!},
journal={American Journal of Educational Research},
volume={11},
number={8},
pages={516--524},
year={2023},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/11/8/6},
issn={2327-6150},
abstract={Education is a process that should prepare individuals for their future experiences as active members of the society in which they belong. Considering that the school reflects society, it is important for Democracy to be present in school communities and their dynamics, aiming to achieve equity of opportunities for all. Following this path, this article addresses developing and implementing an educational project on Education and Democracy directed towards primary school students. The project was conducted with a second-year class (23 students aged between 6 and 8 years old) at a primary school in the district of Aveiro, Portugal. The project involved the collaborative creation of a play titled "Democracy in the Eyes of the Little Ones!" Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the research question "Can artistic expressions promote democracy in the classroom?" was defined. Data were collected through a questionnaire, evaluation sheets and field notes. It can be concluded that artistic expressions serve as a motivating approach to educating students about democracy. In this approach, dramatic expressions transformed the classroom into a microcosm of society, preparing students to become active participants with decision-making abilities in the real world.},
doi={10.12691/education-11-8-6}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}