Peace Education and Peace Building (Conflict Resolution, Pedagogy, Curriculum, Policies and Research)

This book, Peace Education and Peace Building, presents a clear and systematic study of peace education, conflict resolution, pedagogy, curriculum, policies, programmes, evaluation, and research. It explains the concept, factors, bases, and types of conflict, along with the need and importance of conflict resolution for peaceful living. The book also discusses the determinants, barriers, ways, means, and models of conflict resolution in a simple and academic manner. It gives special attention to the meaning, nature, scope, and principles of peace pedagogy, and explains the elements of effective peace education practices. The role of educational institutions, teachers, pedagogical skills, strategies, and curriculum in promoting peace education is also discussed in detail. The book highlights the qualities and responsibilities of teachers as peace educators and refers to NCFTE 2009 in relation to peace education. It also covers peace education initiatives at informal, school, college, and higher education levels. Global initiatives for sustaining peace through organizations such as UNO, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP, UNEP, Amnesty International, Human Rights Commission, Red Cross Society, NCC, NSS, and NGOs are included. The book also explains assessment, evaluation, tools, techniques, models, and research trends in peace education.