Ambiguity Competence for Education and Society
ACES helps educators turn uncertainty into opportunity. By supporting teachers to address complex and sensitive topics, the project fosters critical thinking, empathy, and active citizenship in the classroom.
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In today’s fast-changing world, students need more than knowledge; they need the skills to navigate uncertainty, understand different perspectives, and engage in meaningful dialogue. ACES brings these skills into everyday learning.
Our ambition
We aspire to empower educators to confidently address complexity in the classroom, helping students develop the skills to think critically, embrace diverse perspectives, and actively participate in democratic life.
Our purpose
We work towards our ambition:
- By training educators to address complexity in the classroom
- By empowering pupils to develop critical thinking and empathy
- By supporting schools to foster inclusive and reflective learning environments
Our Consortium
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Germany
University of the Balearic Islands (UIB)
Spain
Zentrum für Schulqualität und Lehrerbildung (ZSL), Baden-Württemberg
Germany
German School of Athens (DSA)
Greece
KMOP - Education & Innovation Hub
Greece
Educational and Cultural Services of the City of Oulu
Finland
Our News
Of Light and Shadow in Political Language: Metaphors and Ambiguity
Of the Political Stage, the Game of Politics, and the Campaign Weapon When we speak of the "political stage", the "game of politics", or the "campaign weapon" (Baldauf, 1997, pp. 186f. & 214; transl. V. M.), this reveals one thing in particular: to speak of...
Aces Consortium meets in Mallorca to advance Key Phases of the project
As we look back on our days together in Mallorca, we are taking time to reflect on the rich conversations, educational encounters and collective insights that continue to shape the future of ACES. Following the foundations established during our kick-off meeting in...
![Dejan Mihajlović (ZSL Baden-Württemberg) – Durch eine komplexe Welt navigieren als demokratische Kompetenz [Navigating a Complex World as a Democratic Competence]](https://aces-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-121553-400x400.png)
