Journal article
An education for peace model that centres on belief systems: the theory behind the model
Journal of Peace Education, Vol.14(3), pp.310-324
2017
Abstract
The education for peace model (EFPM) presented in this paper was developed within a theoretical framework of complexity science and critical theory and was derived from a review of an empirical research project conducted in a conflict affected environment. The model positions belief systems at the centre and is socioecologically systemic in design to capture the holistic dynamic of education within community. There is increasing interest, in both academic and development communities, in closing the gaps that exist between theory and practice in educational development in conflict affected settings and providing practioners with practical models. This paper makes a contribution in this through the presentation of the EFPM and the theory that informed its development. There are five key components to the EFPM: belief systems, learning experiences, students, teachers and schools. Belief systems are core as knowledge is generated from culture. Learning experiences are viewed as opportunities for growth, and schools are viewed as environments that provide opportunities and engender cultures for learning and conflict resolution. Teachers, drawn from the local community, are co-creators of these cultures, environments and opportunities and agents of effective change. © 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
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- Title
- An education for peace model that centres on belief systems: the theory behind the model
- Authors
- Alison Willis (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Peace Education, Vol.14(3), pp.310-324
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.1080/17400201.2017.1365697
- ISSN
- 1740-0201
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education - Legacy; Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450530302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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