Active citizenship and volunteering in the learning city: Mobilising the people

Session outline: Most commentators on the nature of a lifelong learning society within a learning city or region believe that active participation in the life and growth of the community is one of its most defining characteristics. This lesson therefore presents a number of Case Studies, and best practices of active citizenship and volunteering in action. A wide range of assignments and exercises engage learners in the better understanding of a phenomenon that has grown more in some cities than in others. The session ends with a round-up of all the actions that cities and regions can take to improve their performance in mobilising the talents, skills, competences, experiences and knowledge of their citizens for the common good. 16 assignments backed by innovative learning approaches