The Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture in Brief
Document
Author
Council of Europe
Date
2021-02View/ Open
Subject headings
Education ; Personal Development ; Democratic Culture ; Valuing human dignity ; Human rightsAbstract
The Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (the Framework) is intended for use
in all sectors of education systems from pre-school through primary and secondary schooling to higher
education, including adult and vocational education. The heart of the Framework is its model of the
competences that need to be acquired by learners if they are to participate effectively in a culture of democ-
racy and live peacefully together with others in culturally diverse democratic societies. The Framework also
contains descriptors for all the competences in the model and offers guidance on how the Framework can be
implemented in education systems.
This document is a summary but readers are encouraged to consult the full Framework (three volumes).
Its primary aim is to help teachers and other education professionals get acquainted with the Framework.
It emphasises three key aspects related to its use by teachers: pedagogy, assessment and a whole-school
approach to promote the development of competences for democratic culture.
Number of pages
26p.Language
EnglishDescription
Ref. 068321GBRA toolbox for designing, implementing and evaluating educational interventions, in formal and non-formal settings