Theories Of Peace Education And Conflict
- Social Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 166 pages
- 20 units
This course introduces theories of peace education and conflict, exploring their application in diverse global contexts. It examines peace education's role in fostering a culture of peace, moving away from violence and war. The course analyzes theoretical backgrounds, ethics, and approaches to peace, including the UN's missions, international organizations, and human rights initiatives. Students will gain insights into educational curricula, conflict theories, and the promotion of intercultural harmony and empowerment.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PCR817, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 PEACEKEEPING AND PEACEMAKINGPage 42
- UNIT 2 PEACE ENFORCEMENT AND PEACE BUILDINGPage 50
- UNIT 3 THE VISIONS, PARADIGMS AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS OF PEACE EDUCATIONPage 58
- UNIT 4 EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT FOR PEACE AT ALL LEVELS, HOLISM, DIALOGUE AND VALUE FORMATIONPage 63
- UNIT 5: CRITICAL EMPOWERMENT OR CONSCIENTISATIONPage 68
- UNIT 1 EDUCATING FOR PERSONAL PEACEPage 118
- UNIT 2: RANGE OF CREATIVE AND PARTICIPATORY/TEACHING LEARNINGPage 125
- UNIT 3 STRATEGIES AND CURRICULUM MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN PEACE EDUCATIONPage 131
- UNIT 4 INTER-FAITH DIALOGUE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONPage 136
- UNIT 5: WORLDVIEW PEACE EDUCATION AND POWERPage 142
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PCR817 · UNIT 1 DEFINITION OF CONCEPTS
There is no absolute conception of peace that can be asserted to be better than another, but there is a general sense supported by a degree of consensus, of what constitutes peace, theory and education. Similarly, there will never be one optimal way to bring about peace; it requires a host of complementary concepts and strategies.
What you should be able to do
- Explain theories related to peace education.
- Understand the power of education in promoting peace.
- Discuss educational curriculum in peace and justice education.
- Differentiate between a culture of peace and a culture of war.
- Discuss value formation as a theme of peace education.
What it prepares you for
- Peace Officer
- Conflict Mediator
- Human Rights Advocate
- Social Worker
- International Relations Specialist
- 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 1: Definition of Concepts Peace and Education
Unit 3: Conflict Theories
This unit requires understanding and application of various theoretical frameworks to analyze conflict situations, demanding critical thinking.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Peace Enforcement and Peace Building
The complex interplay of political, social, and military measures requires comprehensive understanding and critical evaluation.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Definition of Concepts Peace and Education
Unit 1: Definition of Concepts · 2 hours
Define key concepts: Theory, Peace, and Education.. Understand the attributes of peace from different perspectives.. Explore the relationship between these concepts in conflict resolution..
- Week 2Module 1: Definition of Concepts Peace and Education
Unit 2: Conflicts and Peace Education · 2 hours
Define conflict, conflict resolution, and peace education.. State the benefits of academic work in conflict resolution.. Understand the historical development of peace education..
- Week 3Module 1: Definition of Concepts Peace and Education
Unit 3: Conflict Theories · 2 hours
Know conflict theories in education.. Understand different types of conflict theories.. Apply theory to explain various types of conflict..
- Week 4Module 1: Definition of Concepts Peace and Education
Unit 4: Theory and Practice of Peace Education · 2 hours
State the components of effective peace education.. Discuss the importance of a unity-based worldview.. Analyze the role of culture of peace and healing in education..
- Week 5Module 1: Definition of Concepts Peace and Education
Unit 5: Examination of the Concept: Peace Operation · 2 hours
Understand the technical aspects of peace operations.. Explain and define peace operation concepts.. Identify the fundamentals of peace operations..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Peacekeeping and Peacemaking · 2 hours
Understand peacekeeping and its attributes.. Explain the origin of peacekeeping.. Explain peacemaking and its attributes..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Peace Enforcement and Peace Building · 2 hours
Understand the concepts of peace enforcement and peace building.. Explain the use of force in peace support operations.. State the fundamentals of peace enforcement operations..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: The Visions, Paradigms and Conceptual Frameworks of Peace Education · 2 hours
Understand the holistic paradigm of peace education.. Identify and know the unity paradigm of peace education.. Analyze the visions and conceptual frameworks of peace education..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Educational Movement for Peace at all Levels, Holism, Dialogue and Value Formation · 2 hours
Explain peace as a holistic paradigm.. Discuss value formation as a theme of peace education.. Use dialogue as an important pedagogical tool..
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 5: Critical Empowerment or Conscientisation · 2 hours
Explain empowerment and conscientization.. Discuss conscientization in relation to peace promotion.. Analyze the role of gender in peace promotion..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 1: Educating for Dismantling a Culture of War · 2 hours
Explain what is meant by a culture of peace.. Discuss instances and actions at dismantling a culture of war.. Analyze the role of education in promoting a culture of peace..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 2: Educating for Human Rights and Responsibilities · 2 hours
Explain human rights and its origin.. Discuss international human rights.. Analyze the relationship between rights, crime, and punishment..
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 3: Educating for Living with Justice and Compassion · 2 hours
Explain the power of education in promoting justice and compassion.. Discuss educational curriculum in peace and justice education.. State some processes and methods in peace and justice education..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module and unit objectives to ensure comprehensive understanding.
- Create detailed summaries of key concepts and theories from each unit.
- Practice applying conflict resolution techniques to hypothetical scenarios.
- Focus on understanding the distinctions between different types of peace operations.
- Prepare examples of human rights violations and their impact on communities.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PCR817 about?
This course introduces theories of peace education and conflict, exploring their application in diverse global contexts. It examines peace education's role in fostering a culture of peace, moving away from violence and war. The course analyzes theoretical backgrounds, ethics, and approaches to peace, including the UN's missions, international organizations, and human rights initiatives. Students will gain insights into educational curricula, conflict theories, and the promotion of intercultural harmony and empowerment.
How many units does PCR817 have?
PCR817, Theories Of Peace Education And Conflict, has 20 units across 4 modules, over 166 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PCR817?
PCR817 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Social Sciences.
Is PCR817 hard?
PCR817 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PCR817 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is PCR817 assessed?
PCR817 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with PCR817?
Peace Officer, Conflict Mediator, Human Rights Advocate, Social Worker and International Relations Specialist.