Summary
How was political awareness promoted through education in post-war Germany and for what purpose? Why did the Israeli education system discontinue its affiliations with the various political streams, and how did this lead to an anti-political consensus in the Israeli system?
German experts will explain the political education system in their country and its goals; Israeli experts will discuss the differences and the similarities that may be drawn between the Israeli and German education systems. Both panels will team up in an attempt to draw some logical conclusions and feasible recommendations.
The conference will be held in English, and will be open to the public.
Program
16:00 – 16:15 Prof. Eyal Nave
Opening Remarks
16:15 – 16:30 Dr. Nitzan Leibovitch
Introduction: Similarities and Differences Between the Two Education Systems, 1948 – 2008
16:30 – 17:00 Dr. Thomas Kruger
The Federal Center for Political Education in Berlin and the Effects of Political Education on German Politics
17:00 – 17:30
Coffee Break
17:30 – 18:00 Prof. Wolfgang Zander
The History of Political Education in Germany and a Case Study of Political Education in Hessen
18:00 – 18:15
Coffee Break
18:15 – 19:15
Open Discussion