Edukacja kaszubska: 30 lat minęło i co dalej?

Abstract

Kashubian education differs from traditionally understood and implemented
regional education, although many teachers still carry out teaching of the Ka-
shubian language and culture in the approach typical of regional education.
In the Kashubian case it is primarily a shift to the area of folk culture, and uncritical building of the belief that if we deal with the Kashubian culture, it must be accompanied by stage folk costumes, dances and songs.
However, the Kashubians – especially young ones – in spite of such tendencies, more often begin to articulate their cultural needs (including linguistic ones) as part of everyday life, including the needs related to creative activity. Therefore, it forces changes in the Kashubian education system itself.
This article is a review of the current state of Kashubian education in important areas, such as the theory and school implementation (which translates into the number of students or the availability of student’s books). It is pedagogical reflection on the issues of Kashubian language and culture education and underlying Kashubian identity policy.