Schule als Staat, “School as a state”
Schule als Staat, "School as a state"
| Target Group | Children (6-12) Teenagers (13-17) Young Adults (18-24) Educators/ Multipliers |
| Approach | Low-Threshold |
| Format of the Method | Hybrid (Combination Of The Two) |
| Duration of preparation | Long-Term (Over 6 Months) |
| Duration of implementation | Short-Term (Less Than 1 Month) |
Duration
| From | Until |
Short Description
“Schule als Staat” (School as a State) is a participatory educational simulation in which a school temporarily transforms into a self-governed state. Students collaboratively create a political, economic, and social structure, including governance, currency, institutions, and events. The goal is to foster civic engagement, democratic participation, and interdisciplinary learning through immersive, real-life experience.
Results
Positive Outcomes:
Increased student engagement and motivation
Heightened interest in political, economic, and social issues
Development of soft skills (communication, conflict resolution)
Greater intercultural sensitivity and awareness of European contexts
Practical Examples:
Simulated elections, real businesses (e.g., cafés, media outlets), and legislative processes
Integration of cultural heritage and European themes fosters identity building
Goals
Empowerment & Participation: Students actively shape their environment and engage in decision-making processes.
Democratic Education: Foster understanding of governance structures and responsibilities.
Civic Awareness: Encourage critical reflection on societal roles, political systems, and civil duties.
Creative Engagement: Stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship through projects like founding businesses, media outlets
What is needed
Procedure:
Preparation Phase: Organizing team forms, structure planned, roles distributed.
Implementation Phase: The state simulation takes place over several days.
Reflection Phase: Evaluation and debriefing with participants.
Phases & Content:
Idea Development: Determine the type of state, constitution, economy.
Planning & Logistics: Allocate space, resources, and time.
Recruitment: Assign government roles, open business registrations.
Execution: Run the state simulation with active roles.
Monitoring: Teachers or moderators ensure rules are followed.
Feedback Round: Collect experiences and suggestions.
Duration:
Preparation: Several weeks to months
Implementation: 3–5 days
Group Size: Entire school or individual grades/classes
Materials Required:
Printed materials (passports, currency)
Props for shops, offices
IT equipment (computers, cameras, printers)
Responsible Organisation
| Name | Homepage | Logo |
| ILEU | https://ileu.net/ |