Aesthetic and embodied learning for democracy
Welcome to the AECED Project Website
Democracy isn’t simply a technical process that involves you learning about its history, principles, rules and institutions. Democracy is a way of governing and a way of relating to each other that is a here-and-now experience.
About AECED
Discover our mission to enhance education and promote democratic values through research and collaboration.
AECED Video Guide
Wondering what we mean by aesthetic and embodied learning for democracy? Watch this video guide for an explanation.
AECED Resources
Explore our wide range of resources designed to support educators and foster democratic principles in education.
Democracy
Learn about our efforts to advance democracy through educational initiatives and collaborative projects.
Pedagogy
Understand our innovative approaches to pedagogy that encourage critical thinking and active citizenship.
AECED Blog
Stay updated with our latest insights, research findings, and stories from the field on our blog.
Latest from the AECED Project Blog
AECED presentation on Developing Democratic Supervisory Practices at the Society for Research into Higher Education conference
Sharing insights from the AECED project, discussing creative methods and space for exploration, and connecting with the research community at SRHE 2024 .
“Movements” – A dance performance based on an embodied research
“Movements” is an innovative dance performance developed by students of Philipps University of Marburg, Germany, under the guidance of Dr. Lea Spahn.
Commoning Workshop
The German team of the AECED project, in cooperation with the German Commons Institute, conducted a practical workshop on the applications of the Pattern Language of Commoning at the beginning of October 2024.
Partner Institutions
