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Civic and Voter Education
Topic Index
Basic Ideas and Definitions of Voter Information, Voter Education and Civic Education
Civic and Voter Education
Introduction
Overview
Guiding Principles
Context
Basic Ideas and Definitions of Voter Information, Voter Education and Civic Education
Meaning of democracy
Basic Voter Information
Basic Voter Education
Common Features of Voter Information and Education
Explaining electoral systems
The Election calendar and timetable
Political Parties in Voter Education
Election officials in voter education
Election Sites
Election management authority offices
Voter Education at Voting Sites
Voter Education at Counting stations
Role of Voter Education in Registration Process
Basic Civic Education
Direct Democracy
Civic Education
Introduction to civic education
Authoritarian Regimes and Fragile States
Post war reconstruction
Civic Education in Emerging Democracies
Civic Education in Established Democracies
Civic Education During Emergencies
Relationship Between General and Civic Education
Institutionalising Civic Education
National Curricula for Civic Education
Responsibility of Civic Education Among National Institutions
Popular education
Social Processes
The Educational Mandate
International Principles of the Educational Mandate
Legislative Framework
National Legislation and Local Ordinances Impact Voter Education Initiatives
Election legislation
Constructing a Mandate
Election Stakeholders
Election Management Authority and Other Statutory Bodies as Stakeholders in the Voter Education Mandate
Organised Civil Society as Stakeholders in the Voter Education Mandate
Contestants as Stakeholders in the Voter Education Mandate
Competition and Cooperation in Educating Voters
Mechanisms for Partnerships in Voter Education
Context Assessment
Voter Background
Consideration of Demographics in Shaping Voter Education
Cultural and Religious Norms
Gender
Considerations of Literacy and Schooling for Voter Education
Using Existing Resources for Educational Programmes
Country Infrastructure
Country Infrastructure
Educational System
Venue for Education Events
Communication Mechanisms
Importance of Mass Media in Education Programmes
Political Parties in Voter Education
Time and Money
Existing Social Organisations
Statutory Authorities
The Private Sector
International Support
International Support
South-South Cooperation
Educational Needs
Target Groups, Audiences, and Constituencies
The General Electorate
High Impact Groups
Marginalized Voters and Groups with Special Needs
Other Considerations
Political, Constitutional, and Legislative Considerations
Logistical Considerations
Educator Values
Assessing Voter Needs
Surveys
Survey Design
Framing Questions to Maximize Survey Data
Survey Preparation
Sampling
Selecting Participants
Getting Into the Field
Using Existing Data
Interlocutors and Intermediaries
Strategy Development
Educational Theory
Adult Learning
Ideological Considerations
Cultural and Social Considerations
Legitimacy and Credibility
Educating Leaders and Citizens
Language
Public Education Principles
Organisation
Planning and Alignment
Existing Institutions
Election Specific Organisation
Codes of Conduct
Access to Information
Non-Partisanship
Liaison with Election Authorities
Methodology Selection
Message Development
Special Cases
Approaching Military and Police Forces
Education of Prisoners
Engaging Apathetic and Disempowered Groups
Discrimination and Exclusion
Reaching Nomads and Isolated Groups
Communicating with Exiles, Refugees, and Internally Displaced Persons
Ensuring the Participation of Shut-Ins and the Physical Challenged
First Time voters
Potential Programme Elements
The Media
State-owned Media
National Impact Media
Community Impact Media
Use of Radio Advertising
Alternative Methods of Communicating Voter Education
Printed Materials
Legal Considerations
How Copyright Affects Voter Education Programmes
Indexing and Dating
Environmental Considerations of Voter Education
Traditional Print Items
Specialty Print Items
Comics and Pictorials
Posters and Banners
Bookmarks
Beverage Coasters
Stickers
Voter Education Clothing
Promoting Voter and Civic Education with Product Packaging
Calendars
Arts and Culture
Formal Performance Art
Street Theatre
Special Events
Art and Handicrafts
Face To Face Interaction
Group Learning
Simulations
Door To Door Canvassing
Each One Teach One
Other Strategies for Education Programmes
Voter Education Outreach via Information Centres and Hotlines
Direct Mail
Telephone Canvassing
Street and Neighbourhood Campaigns
Commercial Advertising
Distance Learning Techniques
Digital Materials
Digital and Recorded Materials
Web-based Voter Education Materials
Implementation
Preparation
Voter Education Calendar
Budgeting and Financing for Voter Education Programmes
Programme Design
Design Cycle
Team Development
Educational Objectives
Obtaining and Maintaining Commitment to the Plan
Production Considerations
Projected Materials
White Boards and Black Boards
Preparing Instructional Materials
Procurement
Commissioning Materials
Managing Contracts
Assessing and Adapting Existing Materials
Goods and Services
Storage and Distribution
Election Supplier Directory
Staffing for Civic and Voter Education
Job Definition and Profiling
Recruitment
Managing Staff and Volunteers
Training and Orientation
Administration and Management
Leadership
Co-ordination and Control
Quality Assessment
Staff and Volunteer Morale
Relationships to Other Stakeholders
Security for Staff
Peacekeeping and Peace enforcement
Education in Closed Institutions
Education in Unsafe Areas
Monitoring and Evaluation
Who Should Evaluate
Monitoring Or Formative Evaluation
Measuring Impact
Importance of Prior Planning
Evaluation Methodology
Terms Of Reference
Evaluation Design Options
Data Collection Options
Legitimacy and Reliability
Time and Cost of Evaluations
Baseline Studies
Developing Organisational Capacity
Managing Evaluation Recommendations
System Learning
Maintenance Of Records
Staff and Volunteer Details
Logistical Arrangements
Best Practices and Lessons Learned Documentation
Preparing Reports
Archiving and Protecting Materials
Developing Continuity
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