Democracy Bootcamp: PDTCA presented by CIVIX

Learn about facilitating political discussions in class, contemporary digital literacy skills and Student Vote Alberta.

By CIVIX

Date and time

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM MST

Location

Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown

209 4th Ave SE Calgary, AB T2G 0C6 Canada

About this event

Democracy Bootcamp will feature experts discussing Alberta politics and challenges facing our democracy. Workshops will focus on perspectives and biases, disinformation and verification skills, and strategies for fostering constructive discussion in the classroom. Attendees will also discuss best practices for Student Vote.

Teachers will leave the day ready to facilitate political discussions in the classroom and engage their students in the Alberta provincial election

Complimentary lunch and refreshments provided.

Organized by

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CIVIX is a non-partisan, national registered charity dedicated to strengthening democracy through experiential civic education.

Since 2003, CIVIX has provided experiential learning opportunities to help millions of school-aged youth develop the habits of active and engaged citizenship.

We create classroom resources and training opportunities that empower educators to take real-life political events and turn them into teachable moments. CIVIX programming introduces students to the concepts of democracy and elections, improves awareness about government and role of elected representatives, and teaches students how to effectively participate as informed and responsible citizens in their community.

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CIVIX est un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré, non partisan et national, dont la mission est de renforcer la démocratie par l'éducation civique

Depuis 2003, CIVIX offre des occasions d'apprentissage expérientiel pour aider des millions de jeunes d'âge scolaire à développer les habitudes d'une citoyenneté active et engagée.

Nous élaborons des ressources pédagogiques et offrons des formations qui permettent aux enseignant.e.s de miser sur les événements politiques actuels et de les transformer en moments propices à l'apprentissage. Les programmes de CIVIX permettent aux élèves de se familiariser avec les concepts de démocratie et d'élection, de mieux comprendre le rôle du gouvernement et des représentant.e.s élu.e.s, et de participer activement à la vie de leur communauté en tant que citoyen.ne.s informé.e.s et responsables.

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