Critical ChangeLab
Published February 26, 2026 | Version v1
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Learning for Democracy and Civic Action: An Educators' Guide

Authors/Creators

  • 1. ROR icon University of Oulu
  • 2. Trinity College Dublin
  • 3. Waag
  • 4. ROR icon Universitat de Barcelona
  • 5. University of Barcelona

Description

This guide outlines the pedagogical model developed through this research, so that educators may run their own Critical ChangeLabs with young people. A Critical ChangeLab is a flexible, participatory learning process that helps participants to explore real-world issues that affect their lives and communities, think critically about democracy and power, and take actions towards positive change. Rather than delivering fixed content or curricula, the approach centres on dialogue, collaboration, creativity, and action. Students are encouraged to ask questions, share experiences, and learn with and from one another.

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Funding

European Commission
CRITICAL CHANGELAB - Democracy meets arts: critical change labs for building democratic cultures through creative and narrative practices 101094217

Dates

Available
2026-03-01