Episode 3: David Shiman Part One

David Shiman discusses the origins of his interest in human rights and social justice, and the impetus his election to the Amnesty International USA Board of Directors gave to work in human rights education (HRE). He also describes his work as a human rights educator in the former communist states of Eastern Europe and how HRE has developed over time in Europe, the USA, the Philippines and South Africa. Challenges for HRE in both pre-collegiate and higher education also are explained, drawing upon Shiman’s work at the University of Vermont. The episode closes with a discussion of Shiman’s publications about human rights education and the obstacles which remain to incorporating HRE in higher education programs for teachers.

Topics discussed:

• HRE activities across Europe 
• Role of the Internet and social media in forging connections about HRE
• Challenges for HRE growth
• Deweyan conception of education

Full topic listing available for PDF download HERE.

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Introduction and Closing Music Credit: “Awakening-Spring” by Ketsa, from the Album Night Vision. Available at the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/night-vision/awakening-spring/

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