SM 3 Peace Education

Peace Education

The process of acquiring values, knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors to live in harmony with oneself, others, and the environment.

Positive Peace

The presence of just and non-exploitative relationships and well-being, diminishing the root causes of conflict.

Negative Peace

The absence of war or physical/direct violence.

Peace Building

Development of constructive relationships across boundaries to resolve injustice nonviolently and transform conditions that generate conflict.

Structural Violence

Harm to individuals caused by social structures that perpetuate inequality and injustices.

Interpersonal Peace

Manifested through assertiveness, respect, concern for others, cooperation, open-mindedness, and humility.

Social Responsibility

Awareness and readiness to work for the common welfare of society.

Cognitive Phase

The phase where students must be aware and understand concepts of peace.

Affective Phase

The phase where students are concerned, responsive, and value peace initiatives.

Conflict Resolution

Skills and processes used to resolve disputes nonviolently and foster understanding.