About Critical Theory of Education in Times of Populism and the Need for Sustainable Development
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Conspiracy Theory, Education for Sustainable Development, PopulismAbstract
The overarching question of the article is: Should pedagogy contribute to the defence of democracy against populism and, if so, how? First the underlying concept of populism is discussed. In the second step of the argumentationt the article discusses whether pedagogy must react to the current rise of populism. It is argued that populism contradicts the normative claim of pedagogy and that pedagogy must, therefore, deal with the phenomenon. The UNESCO educational programme "Education for Sustainable Development Goals", which is coordinated by educators worldwide, is then analysed and it is shown that that it is extremely questionable whether pedagogy - according to the concept - can do justice to the phenomenon.Finally, the argument for a scientific-content orientation of pedagogy will be put forward. A scientific-content orientation of pedagogy is oriented towards problem definition. It is shown how and why such an orientation of pedagogy can be a legitimate antidote to populism and at the same time the social-ecological transformation currently required.Finally, the argument for a scientific-content orientation of pedagogy will be put forward.
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