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Voter Education

Civic and Voter Education

Overview of Civic and Voter Education

Guiding Principles of Civic and Voter Education

Context of Civic and Voter Education

Basic Ideas and Definitions of Voter Information, Voter Education and Civic Education

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

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

Use of Election Sites for Voter Education

Election 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

Civic Education

Introduction to 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

Institutionalising Civic Education

National Curricula for Civic Education

Responsibility of Civic Education Among National Institutions

Popular education

Social Processes

The Educational Mandate

The Educational Mandate

International Principles of the Educational Mandate

Legislative Framework

Legislative Framework for Voter Education

National Legislation and Local Ordinances Impact Voter Education Initiatives

Election legislation

Constructing a Mandate

Constructing a Voter Education Mandate

Election Stakeholders

Stakeholders in Voter Education Mandate

Election 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

Assessing the Context

Voter Background

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

Using Existing Resources for Education 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

Educational Needs

Target Groups, Audiences, and Constituencies

Target Groups, Audiences, and Constituencies

The General Electorate

High Impact Groups

Marginalized Voters and Groups with Special Needs

Other Considerations

Background Considerations

Political, Constitutional, and Legislative Considerations

Logistical Considerations

Educator Values

Assessing Voter Needs

Assessing Voter Needs

Surveys

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

Strategy Development

Educational Theory

Educational Theory

Adult Learning

Ideological Considerations

Cultural and Social Considerations

Legitimacy and Credibility

Educating Leaders and Citizens

Language

Public Education Principles

Organisation

Organisation

Planning and Alignment

Existing Institutions

Election Specific Organisation

Election Specific Organisation

Codes of Conduct

Access to Information

Non-Partisanship

Liaison with Election Authorities

Methodology Selection

Message Development

Special Cases

Strategies for 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 Disabled

First Time voters

Potential Programme Elements

Potential Programme Elements

The Media

The Media

Government Media

National Impact Media

Community Impact Media

Use of Radio Advertising

Alternative Methods of Communicating Voter Education

Printed Materials

Printed Materials

Legal Considerations

How Copyright Affects Voter Education Programmes

Indexing and Dating

Environmental Considerations of Voter Education

Traditional Print Items

Specialty 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

Arts and Culture

Formal Performance Art

Street Theatre

Special Events

Art and Handicrafts

Face To Face Interaction

Face To Face Interaction

Group Learning

Simulations

Door To Door Canvassing

Each One Teach One

Other Strategies for Education Programmes

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 Materials

Digital and Recorded Materials

Web-based Voter Education Materials

Implementation

Voter Education Programme Implementation

Preparation

Preparation

Voter Education Calendar

Budgeting and Financing for Voter Education Programmes

Programme Design

Programme Design

Design Cycle

Team Development

Educational Objectives

Obtaining and Maintaining Commitment To the Plan

Production Considerations

Production Considerations

Projected Materials

White Boards and Black Boards

Preparing Instructional Materials

Procurement

Procurement

Commissioning Materials

Managing Contracts

Assessing and Adapting Existing Materials

Goods and Services

Storage and Distribution

Staffing for Civic and Voter Education

Staffing for Civic and Voter Education

Job Definition and Profiling

Recruitment

Managing Staff and Volunteers

Training and Orientation

Administration and Management

Administration and Management

Leadership

Co-ordination and Control

Quality Assessment

Staff and Volunteer Morale

Relationships to Other Stakeholders

Security for Staff

Security for Staff

Peacekeeping and Peace enforcement

Education In Closed Institutions

Education in Unsafe Areas

Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Evaluation

Who Should Evaluate

Monitoring Or Formative Evaluation

Measuring Impact

Measuring Impact

Importance Of Prior Planning

Evaluation Methodology

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

System Learning

Maintenance Of Records

Maintenance Of Records

Staff and Volunteer Details

Logistical Arrangements

Best Practices and Lessons Learned Documentation

Preparing Reports

Archiving and Protecting Materials

Developing Continuity

Contributors to Civic and Voter Education

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