The document discusses peace education as a transformative approach to teaching and learning. It aims to develop knowledge, skills, and values that promote peace by empowering students to understand peace, resolve conflicts nonviolently, and work towards social justice and human rights. Key aspects of peace education include teaching conflict resolution skills, cultural competence, critical thinking, global citizenship, and encouraging students' active participation in community service and advocacy. The goal is to foster positive changes by helping students examine the causes of conflicts and contribute to building a more just and peaceful world.

1. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
CHAPTER 4
Peace Education

2. Lesson Objective:
 Demonstrate understanding on the concept of peace and
violence
 Define peace education
 Identify the aspects of peace education

3. THE CONCEPT
OF PEACE

4.  Positive peace
 Inner Peace
 Social Harmony
 International Relations

5. Positive Peace:
not merely the absence of violence but also the
presence of conditions that promote justice, equity,
and well-being.
encompasses social, economic, and political factors
that contribute to a harmonious and stable society.
Example post-apartheid in South Africa

6. Inner Peace:
On an individual level, peace may refer to a state of
inner calm, tranquility, and contentment.
Practices like mindfulness, creative pursuits, and
spiritual pursuits are often associated with cultivating
inner peace

7. is not the absence of stress or difficulties but the ability
to navigate them with a centered and composed
mindset.

8. Social Harmony:
Peace can be seen as the presence of social harmony,
where individuals and communities coexist with mutual
respect and understanding.
can be observed in communities where diverse groups
live together harmoniously, respecting each other's
differences

9. Cooperation and dialogue are essential components of
achieving and maintaining social peace.

10. International Relations:
At the global level, peace involves the absence of war
and conflicts between nations.
Diplomacy, negotiation, and international cooperation
are vital for fostering global peace.

11. CONCEPTS OF
VIOLENCE

12.  Physical Violence
 Structural Violence
 Cultural Violence
 Psychological Violence
 Interpersonal Violence
 State Violence

13. Physical Violence:
the use of force or physical harm to cause injury or
damage.
It includes acts such as assault and other forms of
aggression.

14. Structural Violence:
Refers to systemic and institutionalized forms of harm
that result from social, economic, or political structures.
Examples include poverty, discrimination, and unequal
access to resources or opportunities. (e.g. unequal
funding, unequal access to technology)

15. Cultural Violence:
It involves the use of cultural elements, such as
language, symbols, and traditions, to perpetuate harm to
individuals or groups.
An example of cultural violence can be seen in the
promotion of discriminatory stereotypes through media
and popular culture.

16. Television shows and movies consistently depict
members of a specific ethnic or religious group using
stereotypes that are derogatory or dehumanizing.

17. Psychological Violence:
non-physical forms of harm, such as emotional abuse,
bullying, or manipulation.
It can have long-lasting effects on mental health and
well-being.

18. Interpersonal Violence:
Occurs between individuals and may involve conflicts,
disputes, or personal aggression.

19. State Violence:
Violence carried out or sanctioned by the state,
including actions such as police brutality or human rights
abuses.
Ex : Arbitrary arrest, suppression of freedom and
speech, use of military force

20. Promoting a culture of peace and reducing violence at
various levels of society violence involves
addressing root causes
promoting social justice
foster a culture of dialogue and cooperation.

21. PEACE EDUCATION AS
TRANSFORMATIVE
EDUCATION

22. Peace education
is an approach to teaching and learning that emphasizes
the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and
values that contribute to building a culture of peace.

23. Peace education
The primary goal of is to promote
understanding of peace
conflict resolution
social justice
understanding principles of nonviolence.

24. This form of education aims to empower individuals to
become active agents of positive change, fostering a
more peaceful world.
Here are key aspects of peace education:

25. Understanding Conflict:
involves teaching individuals to understand the nature
and causes of conflicts at various levels

26. Conflict Resolution Skills:
provide individuals with practical skills for resolving
conflicts peacefully, such as
 ecommunication
 negotiation
 mediation.

27. Promotion of Human Rights:
Integrating human rights education into the curriculum to
raise awareness about respecting and protecting the
rights of all individuals.

28. Cultural Competence:
Encouraging cultural understanding and respect for
diversity to foster a sense of global citizenship and
interconnectedness.

29. Nonviolent Communication:
Teaching the principles of nonviolent communication,
which emphasizes
 empathy
 active listening
 expressing needs without resorting to aggression.

30. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:
developing critical thinking skills to analyze complex
social issues
empowering individuals to contribute to the solution of
problems

31. Social Justice Education:
Incorporating lessons on social justice to address issues
of inequality, discrimination, and systemic injustices.

32. Conflict Prevention:
Focusing on strategies and actions that contribute to
preventing conflicts before they escalate into violence.

33. Global Citizenship:
Promoting a sense of global citizenship and
responsibility, encouraging individuals to think beyond
national borders and work towards common goals for
the well-being of humanity.

34. Media Literacy:
Teaching media literacy to help individuals critically
analyze media messages and avoid the perpetuation of
stereotypes and divisive narratives.

35. Active Participation:
Encouraging active participation in
 community service
 peacebuilding initiatives
 advocacy for social change.

36. Peace education as transformative education
is an approach that seeks to bring about positive
changes in individuals and societies by fostering a deep
understanding of peace, justice, and human rights.
Transformative education goes beyond the mere
transmission of knowledge and skills

37. it aims to empower individuals to
examine the root causes of conflicts
challenge oppressive systems
contribute to building a more peaceful world.