Gondolkodjunk

Gondolkodjunk, meaning “let's think” in Hungarian, is the name of a Hungarian educational and cultural initiative aimed at encouraging critical thinking and reasoned dialogue in public life. It operates as a network and programmatic framework that promotes evidence-based reasoning, source evaluation, and constructive debate in schools and communities.

It began in the early 2010s as a grassroots collaboration among teachers, university researchers, librarians, and civic groups. The aim was to provide practical tools for inquiry-based learning and to counter misinformation by teaching students and citizens how to assess claims, weigh evidence, and reason carefully.

Activities include professional development for teachers, classroom modules focusing on critical thinking and media literacy, public seminars, and an online resource hub with exercises and case studies. The initiative also publishes guides and organizes debate events to practice argumentation, empathy, and listening skills in diverse settings.

Gondolkodjunk operates as a non-profit network supported by grants, sponsorships, and municipal education programs. It emphasizes volunteer leadership, collaboration with universities, and partnerships with libraries and community centers to reach a broad audience.

Reception has been mixed. In some districts, it has been integrated into school curricula and teacher training, and is cited as a practical approach to media literacy. Critics have questioned the balance of viewpoints in some materials and called for independent evaluation of impact.

See also: critical thinking, media literacy, Hungarian education.