Introduction to Peace Education: A Course for Educators

Introduction to Peace Education: A Course for Educators
Dates: October 3-December 2 2011 (expectation of 5 hours of commitment each week)
Location: Online course
Conducted by: Teachers Without Borders
Course Instructors: Stephanie Knox Cubbon, Ellen Feig, Elspeth Macdonald
Course fees: $125 ($100 course feel plus $25 Certificate fee)
NPA Certificate Points: 2 certificate points
CEUs: 2 CEUs
Spheres of Peace: This workshop meets the requirements for the Social sphere.

The Teachers Without Borders Introduction to Peace Education supports educators in their professional development as peace educators and connects them with like-minded colleagues around the world through a supportive virtual learning environment. The 8-week online course consists of three modules that provide a strong foundation in peace education theory and invite participants to explore ways in which they can put peace education into practice. Module 1 explores peace education theory through its history, definitions, and core concepts. Module 2 focuses on the scope of peace education, and encompasses different approaches to the field. Module 3 emphasizes the practice of peace education, including pedagogy, communication, and how to promote a culture of peace in your school and community. The coursework consists of weekly discussion forums, assignments, and a final project.

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This course is part of the National Peace Academy’s National Peacebuilding Peacelearning Certi..., a program designed to make learning for peace accessible, available and affordable for all. The program allows participants to pursue an individualized course of study that will help them achieve depth in knowledge and skills they need to achieve their personal and professional goals and interests in peacebuilding and peace education.