Daria Hejwosz-Gromkowska

PHD of humanistic studies at Faculty of Educational Studies at University of Adam Mickiewicz in Poznan. She is interested in reform of higher education. Author of two books: “Higher education and creation of elites”, “Pop culture, identity, education”. Member of Liberté!’s editorial team. Member of Project: Poland Association.

Review #8

REVIEW #8: Freedom, State, and Religious Education: In Search of Common Ground

BY 4liberty.eu AND Daria Hejwosz-Gromkowska / May 5, 2018

Although the Western societies are commonly perceived as secular, they exhibit a need of spirituality. Some may say that religion is a private matter, but when a religious fundamentalist commits a crime religion comes out as a destructive power to European

Society

Let Them Speak Out! Social Studies as an Integral Part of Citizenship Education

BY Daria Hejwosz-Gromkowska AND More Liberal Voices / October 3, 2017

We need to have in mind that democracy is not a given; it is susceptible and fragile. Many societies of the European countries (and the US too) confirm the thesis that democracy is in crisis and the elite are desperately looking for the cure. How to stop populism and the threat of authoritarianism in Europe (and elsewhere)?

Review #6

REVIEW #6: Reforming the History Curriculum in Poland: The Good Change Strikes Back

BY Daria Hejwosz-Gromkowska AND 4liberty.eu / April 22, 2017

According to the adherents of conflict theory, schools reproduce the social order and transmit the ideology of the dominant group. The education system is susceptible to political changes. Every government has its own vision of political history that gets promoted through the school system.

Society

What History Education Should Be About…

BY Daria Hejwosz-Gromkowska / July 24, 2014

Some progressive scholars, educators and policymakers acknowledge that history should not be perceived in the terms of national loyalty as conservative agenda wishes to do. What should be the main purpose of history education? The possible answer is: to develop critical thinking.

Society

Why Is Didactics (Un)Important at Colleges and Universities?

BY Daria Hejwosz-Gromkowska / June 18, 2013

The pressure on publications at the expense of didactics, grants orientation, unmotivated students, the level of professors’ skills and, above all, red tape - these are the weaknesses of the system of higher education, which in many cases lower the level of teaching.