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coACTION Project Page 19/27 Democratic School Culture Teachers also train critical understanding through class councils and discussions : The children learn to look at proposals in terms of their consequences, analyse connections and critically question compromises. Contribution of teachers to the fulfilment of Glasser's needs Basic Need Contribution by teachers Security Reliable rules, orderly daily structure, transparent communication, open error culture, joint problem-solving. Belonging Strengthening the class community through rituals, teamwork, co-design, cooperative teaching teams, democratically planned pedagogical days. Power / recognition Taking contributions seriously, options, feedback culture, inclusion of suggestions in school decisions, professional development. Freedom Open learning formats, elective topics, pupil decisions in lessons, autonomy in subjects or project ideas, introduction of own concepts in committees. Fun Creative methods, projects with the children's own handwriting, joint excursions, use of class representative coins or ballot boxes for voting. !"#$ Teachers who make participation possible not only educate people about democracy - they exemplify it. The role of the pupils Children have a natural need for influence and responsibility. Elementary school offers many opportunities to enable real participation in the sense of Sherry Arnstein - beyond mere sham participation. When pupils are actually allowed to have a say, they experience that their opinion counts and that they can actively help shape their school.