Civic Education
32,3 %
say they trust their feelings more than so-called experts*
24,2 %
believe the media and politics are in cahoots*
Social workers and adult educators are repeatedly confronted with conspiracy narratives in their work. That is why veritas offers a certification course on how to deal with conspiracy narratives for educational professionals. Participants will learn about the history of conspiracy narratives, their psychological impact, and links to right-wing extremism and anti-Semitism as well as disinformation.
7-module certified further education to become a multiplier in youth (social) work and adult education in the field of conspiracy narratives
In seven modules that build on each other, participants will learn not only factual knowledge, but also pedagogical tools and various methods. They will also learn how to deal with supporters of conspiracy narratives and their relatives. A further component of the training is based on networked learning, collegial exchange and reflection on one's own attitude towards the topic.
The training is designed to be practice-oriented and can be certified by the Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung with an own training concept or group work. This takes place in the last module of the training.
Certification Course 2022/2023
Contents of the further training
- History of conspiracy narratives
- Social-psychological effects of conspiracy narratives
- Deepening in the areas of anti-semitism, right-wing extremism, disinformation
- Pedagogical handling of conspiracy narratives and narrators
- Questions about child welfare in the context of conspiracy narratives
- Presentation, testing and reflection of methods
- Self-reflection and further development of professional attitude
- Collegial exchange and networking
Working Methods
We strive for an appreciative and error-friendly working atmosphere in which questions and uncertainties have room. A basic attitude critical of discrimination is equally important to us.
The goal of the training is a content-related as well as methodical examination of the complex of topics. To achieve this, we work with a combination of inputs, group work and various (analog and digital) methods. The connection to the respective work experiences of the participants is central for us.
Target Group
Pedagogical professionals, political educators, multipliers from youth (social) work and youth welfare services.
Speakers
Stefanie Ritter, Annabelle Mattick and Bastian Merkel, project managers and pedagogical staff at cultures interactive e.V.
The following experts will be asked for their expertise: Prof. Dr. Michael Butter, Pia Lamberty, Dr. Marius Raab and Dr. Jan Skudlarek.
Further training to become a multiplier
The training should enable the participants to train people in their region to deal with conspiracy narratives in youth work and adult education. In addition to imparting knowledge about conspiracy narratives, we will therefore also try out methods together that are suitable for the further education of adults in this subject area.
Dates
1st module: September 15-16, 2022 (in Berlin)
2nd module: October 13-14, 2022 (in Berlin)
3rd module: November 15-16, 2022 (online)
4th module: December 7-8, 2022 (online)
5th module: January 27/28, 2023 (online)
Methods Workshop (optional): February 16, 2023 (Online)
6th module: March 24/25, 2023 (in Berlin)
7th module: May 5/6, 2023 (online) and May 12/13 (in Berlin)
The appointments in Berlin take place all day, the online appointments half day in the afternoon. You will be informed about the exact times after confirmation of your registration. Attendance at at least 80 percent of the continuing education dates is required for successful participation.
Location
Modules 1, 2, 6 and 7 are planned as attendance modules in Berlin. In the event that we are unable to conduct these in attendance due to the pandemic, they will also be converted to online courses. In the digital modules we work with the software Zoom.
Costs
The participation fee is 300,00 € (discount possible). Travel and accommodation costs for the classroom modules in Berlin will be covered in accordance with the Federal Travel Expenses Act.
Certification
All participants will receive a certificate of participation. In order to receive certification from the Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, participants must submit a concept for a practical module and present a method from it.
Application
The current course is already fully booked. The invitation to tender for the third round is expected to begin in June 2023.
Funding
The course is funded by the German Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung.
*Source: Andreas Zick, Beate Küpper (Hg.): Die geforderte Mitte. Rechtsextreme und demokratiegefährdende Einstellungen in Deutschland 2020/2021. Dietz Verlag 2021.