Time Travel Excursion Sponsored by Parliament - Time Travel Expedition Commissioned by Landtag
The Hessian State Parliament in Wiesbaden is offering a new interactive time travel experience called "Lost in Time" for students, designed to engage participants in learning about the principles of democracy and the rules and procedures of parliamentary governance.
This immersive educational program takes learners on a journey through different historical periods, allowing them to experience key moments and challenges in democratic governance and understand how parliamentary democracy has evolved. Through interactive role-playing and scenario-based activities, students will gain insights into the importance of democratic participation, the legislative process, and parliamentary rules.
The aim of "Lost in Time" is to make democratic education tangible and memorable by placing students in the shoes of historical and contemporary parliamentarians. This innovative approach is expected to foster a deeper understanding of democratic values and parliamentary procedures in Hessen.
While specific details about the program's content and structure were not available, similar initiatives are common in modern parliamentary education programs that aim to cultivate civic knowledge and engagement.
The Hessian State Parliament believes that "Lost in Time" will help foster young people's interest in politics and democracy. In 2024, a significant portion of the parliament's visitors were students, making up about a third of all visitors. The state parliament has reached over 20,000 people through its various educational formats that year.
In addition to "Lost in Time," the Hessian State Parliament offers another interactive experience called "Planspiel digital" for visitor groups. This format allows participants to role-play as members of parliament and create laws. However, unlike "Lost in Time," "Planspiel digital" does not explicitly focus on teaching about the history of the plenary building or the opportunities and challenges of democracy.
Landtag President Astrid Wallmann (CDU) stated that the Hessian state parliament wants to use "Lost in Time" to promote young people's engagement with democracy and respect for opposing viewpoints. The President has not made any public statements regarding promoting these values through "Planspiel digital."
For more detailed or updated information about "Lost in Time," the Hessian State Parliament's official website or their educational outreach office would be the best sources to consult.
The Hessian State Parliament's innovative interactive time travel experience, "Lost in Time," focuses on enhancing students' education in democratic values, parliamentary procedures, and self-development within the realms of politics and general news. This immersive program, offering vocational training in understanding the intricacies of democratic governance, aligns well with community policy that encourages learning and engagement in such matters.
