2. OBJECTIVES
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Define peace and
peace education.
01
Enumerate the
elements of peace.
02
Discuss the primary
goals of peace
education.
03
Explain how peace
education can bring
national unity
through the
suggested
activities.
04
3. PEACE
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It refers to a state of
harmony, tranquility
and absence of
violence or conflict.
It extends beyond the
absence of war or
physical violence and
encompasses
broader dimensions.
4. ELEMENTS OF PEACE (SWEE HIN
& CAGAWAS’ PEACE EDUCATION
FRAMEFORK)
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Inner peace
Intercultural
solidarity
Human
rights
Justice and
compassion
Dismantle
the culture
of war
5. PEACE EDUCATION
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A multidisciplinary
approach to teaching and
learning that aims to
promote peace, non-
violence, tolerance and
respect to diversity.
It seeks to develop
knowledge, skills, attitudes,
and values necessary for
individuals to contribute to
the creation of a more
peaceful and just society.
6. PRIMARY GOAL OF PEACE
EDUCATION
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Prevents violence and conflict
Topics include human rights, conflict resolution, social justice,
global citizenship, and sustainable development
Empowering individuals to think critically engaged in constructive
dialogue against injustices and promote co-existence
7. EMPHASIS OF PEACE EDUCATION
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Involves interactive
teaching methods –
active participation,
dialogue and
reflection
01
Development of
empathy,
communication
skills, conflict
resolution
02
Challenge
stereotypes,
prejudices and
discriminatory
attitudes
03
8. ACHIEVING
NATIONAL UNITY
THROUGH PEACE
EDUCATION
National unity occurs when people in a country are in
agreement with one another and work together towards
common goals. This can be achieved through the
appreciation on the importance of peace and proper
implementation and application of peace education.
