Peace Education

by Harris, Ian M.

• ISBN13: 9780786414871
• ISBN10: 0786414871
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: McFarland Publishing

Summary

The world has changed dramatically since the 1988 first edition of this work ("valuable...breaks fresh ground in educational reform"--Library Journal). The very notion of what is meant by peace, at least domestically, has been profoundly affected by the events of September 11, 2001. The present volume begins with a discussion of the concepts of peace and peace education. It then considers religious and historical concepts of war, peace and peace education, describes how peace education can move people to work for social change and look for alternatives to violence, and discusses ways to begin implementing peace education in schools, churches and other community settings such as youth groups. It goes on to address sensitive issues in peace education, key concepts and topics, important biological and cultural factors, and barriers facing those who teach peace. It provides the "how" of peace education by examining optimal pedagogy and practices.

Author Biography

Ian M. Harris is a professor of education policy and community studies at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	v
Foreword	1	(2)
Timothy Reagan
Introduction	3	(6)
What Is Peace Education?	9	(28)
Religious and Historical Concepts of War, Peace and Peace Education	37	(28)
The Practice of Peace Education---What Does It Look Like? Types of Peace Education	65	(19)
Peace Education as Empowerment Education	84	(13)
Getting Started: First Steps in Educating for Peace	97	(19)
Essential Concepts for the Teaching of Peace	116	(29)
Foundations for Educating for Peace: Families and Issues in Child and Adult Development	145	(19)
Sensitive Issues in Peace Education	164	(27)
Schools as Cultures of War: Overcoming Obstacles	191	(16)
Moving Forward with Peace Pedagogy: The Basics for Teaching Peace	207	(20)
Conclusion: Visions for a More Hopeful and Interdependent World	227	(16)
Appendix: Syllabus for a Course in Peace Studies	243	(8)
Notes	251	(20)
Bibliography and Resource Guide	271	(22)
Index	293