Co-design every step of a research project, from topic selection to dissemination, while experimenting with a decision-making process where everyone plays an active role. Live a collective experience that sparks innovative ideas and empowers every voice to build shared, meaningful knowledge.

Why is this important?

• Active participation: students become full actors in the project, strengthening their engagement and motivation
• Collective decision-making: using consent ensures that every voice is heard and valued, fostering group cohesion
• Empowering autonomy: by taking on key responsibilities, young people develop a sense of accountability and self-confidence
• Democratic education: this project brings participatory democracy to life, preparing tomorrow’s citizens through hands-on experience

By the end, you will be able to:

• Design and lead a youth-led citizen research project from start to finish, in school or community settings
• Apply sociocratic principles (consent-based decisions, rotating roles, circles) to guide a youth group
• Support student autonomy while maintaining a structured and ethical working framework
• Foster a culture of democratic engagement, cooperation and mutual respect in a class or group

Want to learn?

Contact: team@aerdscheff.lu

Duration: 8 hours

Audience: adults

Group size: up to 12 people