Democratic thinking conversation starters
Start a conversation about democracy.
Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
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Through open-ended questions students will explore topics such as democracy, leadership, student voice, social justice and media literacy.
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Students talk about the ways their school has given them a platform to express their opinions.
The powers and duties of the governor-general explained.
All 30 of Australia’s former leaders are gathered at MoAD, just not in the flesh.
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What does democracy and civic engagement meant to students?
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