Reassessing the Open Classroom Climate in Civic Education: Insights from 60 Studies

Authors

• Ryan T. Knowles, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Kalie Chamberlain, Utah State UniversityFollow

Abstract

This paper explores scholarship relating to an open classroom climate as a fundamental strategy for promoting democratic values and social justice within educational settings. Sixty research studies were identified that found relationships between an open classroom climate and desirable outcomes, such as civic knowledge, political self-efficacy, and support for human rights. These findings come from researchers across fields, countries, and decades. Results are considered within criticisms of deliberative democracy theory with suggestions for teaching and research.

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Luke J. Rapa, Open Classroom Climate and Democratic Education: Implications for Research and Practice.

Recommended Citation

Knowles, R. T. , Chamberlain, K. (). Reassessing the Open Classroom Climate in Civic Education: Insights from 60 Studies. Democracy & Education, 34 (1), Article 2.
Available at:https://doi.org/10.65214/2164-7992.1745