The Independent Teacher
'The Independent Teacher' is one of the UK's leading educational podcasts hosted by Susan Pallister who has over 20 years of leadership experience in educational settings. Now working as a writer and coach, in 'The Independent Teacher' podcast Susan has in depth conversations with leading educationalists from schools and universities, as well as with writers, journalists, musicians, business entrepreneurs, sporting professionals and young people.
The Independent Teacher
Votes at 16: Youth Political Engagement with Dr Jan Eichhorn
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Susan Pallister
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Season 3
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Episode 29
Dr Jan Eichhorn, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh and a Research Director for the Germany-based think tank d|part discusses his research on the outcome of extending the vote to 16-year-olds. He also explains the importance of political and civic education in the curriculum and in local youth organisations. In addition, Jan talks about the different approaches to youth political engagement in the UK, Germany, Austria, North America, and Norway.