Democratic Values in Education: A Theoretical Examination of Ukrainian Children and Youth in Polish Schools Post-February 2022

Michał Federowicz

Institute of Philosophy and Sociology The Polish Academy of Sciences

Serhii Terepyshchyi

Department of Social Philosophy, Philosophy of Education and Education Policy Dragomanov Ukrainian State University


Abstract

The massive influx of Ukrainian people into Poland after February 24, 2022, has posed unprecedented challenges and opportunities for educational institutions. This article aims to lay the theoretical foundation for understanding how
democratic values can be integrated into the Polish educational system to foster mutual cultural understanding, civic engagement, and social inclusion. Key concepts such as Democratic vs. Anti-democratic Values, Citizenship, Involvement, Freedom and Education for Peace, and others are analyzed to offer a comprehensive perspective. The article also underscores the need for empirical studies to further validate and
refine these theoretical frameworks, given the unique and evolving socio-cultural landscape of Polish schools today.


Keywords:

Democratic Values; Anti-democratic Values; Education; Ukrainian Children and Youth; Polish Schools; Civic Engagement; Social Inclusion; Citizenship; Cultural Understanding; Freedom; Peace Education.


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2023-12-21

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Federowicz, M., & Terepyshchyi, S. (2023). Democratic Values in Education: A Theoretical Examination of Ukrainian Children and Youth in Polish Schools Post-February 2022. Studia Warmińskie, 60, 45–60. https://doi.org/10.31648/sw.9562

Michał Federowicz 
Institute of Philosophy and Sociology The Polish Academy of Sciences
Serhii Terepyshchyi 
Department of Social Philosophy, Philosophy of Education and Education Policy Dragomanov Ukrainian State University