Essays   l   Schools   l   Programs   l   Colleges   l   Organizations   l   Conferences   l   Books   l   Resources   l   Contact   Essays & Articles on Democratic Education Early Childhood, Primary, & Secondary Schools Democratic Programs, Cooperatives, & Resource Centers Colleges & Universities Organizations Supporting Democratic Education Conferences Addressing Democratic Education Democratic Education Book Resource List Additional Resources on Democratic Education Submission, Correction, Update, & Contact Information Order the latest paperback edition of The Directory of Democratic Education to help support this ongoing project and free resource! Click here or the image above to order.               Institute for Democratic Education Aotearoa Phone: 033822588 E-mail: info@idea.co.nz Address: 68 Jervois St., Christchurch, 8007, New Zealand Contact: Rose Camp Website: www.idea.ac.nz Description: The Institute for Democratic Education Aotearoa has been set up to promote the principles of democratic education and to support schools to put the learner at the centre of the learning process. We believe that learning communities need to incorporate a respect for human rights into their philosophy. When individuals within a community acknowledge that each person is unique, a culture of diversity and collaboration can be created. In a democracy, all individuals should have the opportunity to be themselves, to flourish and, to find meaning in a life governed by choice, accountability and shared purpose.           Copyright © 2006-2007, 2008 Dana Bennis, Isaac Graves, and the Alternative Education Resource Organization.  All rights reserved.