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.
This understanding sits at the heart of our work and the resources we are developing to support education for democracy in practice through integrating aesthetic and embodied approaches.
We’ll be introducing the project’s new resources at an online webinar launch on 4th March 2026, 10:30–12:30 CET / 09:30-11:30 UK time (120 minutes). You can read more by visiting our blog page and you can register here.
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
Personal Reflections on my internship with the AECED Project, a blog from Helena Wolter (AECED Germany team member).
I am working on aesthetic and embodied learning for democracy in the AECED project at Philipps University of Marburg, collaborating with European partners while pursuing a Master’s in Educational Research.
Seminar for Secondary Teachers in Latvia
Latvia’s role in the AECED project focuses on integrating arts-based and embodied learning methods, like drama and collage, into civic education and study disciplines to enhance democracy-focused teaching.
AECED workshop at Creative Research Methods conference
By Dr Suzanne Culshaw At the end of June, the UK AECED team had the opportunity to lead a workshop at the Creative Research Methods conference at the University of Hertfordshire (UH). The conference...
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