Fostering Political Engagement: A Case Study of Protest Education Among University Students in the Israeli Academy

• In Event: Friday Roundtable Session 7:45 am
  In Roundtable Session: Models of Democratic Education in a Global Context (Table 40)

Abstract

This research paper explores the process of fostering political engagement among university students through protest education within the context of the Israeli academy. The case study focuses on a conflict resolution course at an Israeli university, where students' hesitancy to engage in political activities is prevalent. By employing Robert Selman's theory of social perspective coordination, the paper analyzes students' responses to protest education and identifies potential barriers and strategies to enhance their proactive stance towards political involvement. The findings contribute to a better understanding of nurturing political engagement among university students and emphasize the importance of promoting political education within higher education institutions. Moreover, the research raises critical questions about the role of academicians in political demonstrations

Author

• Zehavit Gross, Bar-Ilan University