Introduction to Peace Education
- Social Sciences
- 100 level
- 3 credit units
- 181 pages
- 24 units
This course, Introduction to Peace Education, is a foundational exploration of the theory and practice of peace education. It consists of 24 units divided into six modules. The course introduces students to the basic components of peace studies, including methods of learning peace, the need for peace, peace-building, nonviolence initiatives, and conflict transformation strategies. It also covers gender education, human rights, and the role of peace institutions, aiming to equip students with the skills for conflict transformation and peace-building.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 78 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PCR113, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PCR113 · UNIT 1 Understanding Peace, Education and Peace Education
Peace Education as a course needed introduction of its key concepts and the desirability for learning. In this unit we have been able to learn the meaning of peace, its concepts and the various elements of peace in any society. Thus, peace is more than the absence of conflict and violence in our environment.
What you should be able to do
- Define peace, education, and peace education.
- Explain the historical overview of peace education.
- Identify and describe various types of peace.
- Discuss the meaning and components of conflict prevention.
- Describe how to enforce peace.
- Explain peace pedagogy and its processes.
What it prepares you for
- Peace Officer
- Conflict Mediator
- Human Rights Advocate
- Social Worker
- Community Developer
- Government
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- International Organizations
- Education
- Community Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Anti-Prejudice Education
Requires understanding of complex social dynamics and historical context of prejudice.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: Conflict Transformation and International Co-operation
Involves grasping the intricacies of international relations and conflict resolution mechanisms.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 49 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Understanding Peace, Education and Peace Education
Unit 1: Understanding Peace, Education and Peace Education · 3 hours
Understand the meaning of peace, education, and peace education.. Identify and explain the elements of peace.. Explain the evolution of education.. Identify and explain the dimensions of peace.. Define the role of the teacher as a model of a peace educator.. Describe what happens when there is no peace.. Highlight what promotes peace and understanding of peace among people..
Unit 2: Historical Overview of Peace Education · 2 hours
Describe the history of peace education.. Explain its development.. Highlight the general overview..
- Week 2Module 1: Understanding Peace, Education and Peace Education
Unit 3: Peace Culture · 3 hours
Explain peace culture.. Discuss the relevance of nonviolence in the process of conflict transformation.. Identify and explain ways by which peace culture could be instilled.. Analyse the nexus among peace culture, nonviolence and peace education..
Unit 4: Conflict Prevention and Peace-Building · 2 hours
Define conflict prevention and planning.. Define the meaning of peace-building.. Distinguish among Peacekeeping, Peacemaking and Peacebuilding.. Discuss the constituents of Peace-building..
- Week 3Module 2:
Unit 1: Gender Education · 3 hours
Discuss gender equality and gender differences.. Explain Sexism in the context of school.. Highlight national education and reforms..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 2: Anti-Prejudice Education · 3 hours
Explain the concept of anti-prejudice education.. Identify its similarities with racism.. Highlight the signs of prejudice.. Discuss the roles of parents and the society..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 3: Leadership and Peace · 3 hours
Discuss the three levels of leadership. Explain power, influence and leadership. Identify the role of leadership in building peace. Discuss leadership and the international community.
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 4: Civic Education and National Unity · 3 hours
Explain civic education.. Explain aspects of civic education.. Discuss related topics to civic education.. Explain vividly the meaning of unity.. Identify the factors that promote unity.. Describe the benefits of unity.. Explain the synergy between peace and unity..
- Week 7Module 3:
Unit 1: Human Rights and Peace-Building · 3 hours
Explain the emergence of the notion of human rights.. Discuss its development.. Explain the concept and acceptability of unrestricted human rights..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 2: Conflict Transformation and International Cooperation · 3 hours
Explain conflict transformation.. Describe International cooperation and the inherent challenges.. Highlight its perspectives on peace education..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 3: Peace Enforcement · 3 hours
Identify various ways of enforcing peace. Describe the role of a family, government, society and international community in peace enforcement..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 4: War and Strife in Africa: Issues in Peacekeeping · 3 hours
Discuss the nature and causes of war and strife in Africa.. Highlight issues concerning peacekeeping.. Dissect refugee problems in Africa.. Evaluate the UN and peacekeeping..
- Week 11Module 4:
Unit 1: Peace Education as a Field of Theory and Practice · 3 hours
Peace education as a field of theory and practice. How it can build a democratic society?. Its focus on specific issues.
Unit 2: Dimensions of Peace Education · 2 hours
Describe approaches to peace education. Explain the philosophy of peace education. Describe the notion of the culture of peace.
- Week 12Module 4:
Unit 3: Peace Education and Teacher In-Service Training · 3 hours
Explain the training philosophy of peace education. Describe the methods of peace education. Discuss Peace pedagogy.
Unit 4: Fundamental Intentions of In-Service Training · 2 hours
Fundamental skills peace education.. Specific cases. Methods of in-service training.
- Week 13Module 5:
Unit 1: Peace Pedagogy in Teacher In-Service Training · 3 hours
State the general objectives of peace pedagogy. The scope of in-service training. Pedagogical habitus. Peace pedagogical dimensions.
Unit 2: The Peace-Pedagogical Course Programme · 2 hours
The basic structure of an in-service training course.. An example of a European pedagogy course.. The characteristics of peace pedagogy course..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
- Develop case studies applying peace education principles to real-world scenarios.
- Practice essay questions on the relationships between peace, education, and conflict resolution.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and incorporate feedback into your study notes.
- Create concept maps linking different modules, such as Module 1 (Understanding Peace) and Module 3 (Human Rights).
- Focus on understanding the various dimensions of peace and conflict prevention strategies.
- Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing those with higher unit counts.
- Practice explaining key concepts to others to reinforce your understanding.
- Review the learning outcomes at the beginning of each unit to ensure you have met the objectives.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PCR113 about?
This course, Introduction to Peace Education, is a foundational exploration of the theory and practice of peace education. It consists of 24 units divided into six modules. The course introduces students to the basic components of peace studies, including methods of learning peace, the need for peace, peace-building, nonviolence initiatives, and conflict transformation strategies. It also covers gender education, human rights, and the role of peace institutions, aiming to equip students with the skills for conflict transformation and peace-building.
How many units does PCR113 have?
PCR113, Introduction to Peace Education, has 24 units across 6 modules, over 181 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PCR113?
PCR113 carries 3 credit units, at 100 level in Social Sciences.
Is PCR113 hard?
PCR113 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does PCR113 take to study?
About 78 hours of study, spread across its 24 units.
How is PCR113 assessed?
PCR113 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with PCR113?
Peace Officer, Conflict Mediator, Human Rights Advocate, Social Worker and Community Developer.