1. 02.04.07OStD, Wolfgang Fladerer, Städt. Lion-Feuchtwanger-Gymnasium 1 Democratic Co-Determination Models at Bavarian Gymnasiums Speech by OStD Wolfgang Fladerer, Headmaster of the Städtisches Lion- Feuchtwanger-Gymnasium, Munich

2. 02.04.07OStD, Wolfgang Fladerer, Städt. Lion-Feuchtwanger-Gymnasium 2 Introduction Democracy has to be taught and learnt Democracy belongs in school School, as an institution of state authority, often limits democracy Political education as a basis for democratic awareness School as a place to practice democracy

3. 02.04.07OStD, Wolfgang Fladerer, Städt. Lion-Feuchtwanger-Gymnasium 3 Basics Federal Republic of Germany: federal states have cultural and educational sovereignty Constitution of Free State of Bavaria Art. 131 Section 3: "Education in the spirit of democracy" Bavarian law regarding education and school lessons (BayEUG) Gymnasium regulations 2006 (GSO)

4. 02.04.07OStD, Wolfgang Fladerer, Städt. Lion-Feuchtwanger-Gymnasium 4 Institutions for Co-Determination of School Life Students' joint responsibility body Parents' council School forum Regional project group on students' joint responsibility

5. 02.04.07OStD, Wolfgang Fladerer, Städt. Lion-Feuchtwanger-Gymnasium 5 Students' Joint Responsibility Body 1.Tasks of the SMV 2.Rights of the SMV 3.Institutions of the SMV 4.Examples of more far-reaching democratic institutions

6. 02.04.07OStD, Wolfgang Fladerer, Städt. Lion-Feuchtwanger-Gymnasium 6 Parents' Council 1.Institutions of the parents' council 2.Tasks of the parents' council 3.Practice 4.Examples of more far-reaching democratic co-determination: Immigration advisory board

7. 02.04.07OStD, Wolfgang Fladerer, Städt. Lion-Feuchtwanger-Gymnasium 7 School Forum 1.Structure 2.Tasks 3.Practice

8. 02.04.07OStD, Wolfgang Fladerer, Städt. Lion-Feuchtwanger-Gymnasium 8 Summary Democracy starts at school Democracy at school has a political dimension Democracy involves a right to participate School must go beyond rules and risk more democracy Equal rights and respect for human dignity are indispensable Crucial: the teachers