BASIC STRUCTURE OF THE CONFERENCE
Based on the pedagogical foundation, a Conference has been designed with the following ELEMENTS:
LECTURES – Based on the survey we have conducted (1), we have selected the following topics for this section.
ITEMS |
LECTURES |
38%
harmony and inner well being of the person |
o The development
of emotional intelligence o The formation of self esteem |
36%
respect for others 16% harmonious coexistence 11% love for others |
o Cooperative
education, as the foundation of peace education o Stereotypes and prejudice |
09%
absence of conflicts |
o Conflict resolution in the classroom |
08%
understanding of others |
o Gender
education o Multicultural education o Information technology |
05%
dialogue between people 05% solidarity between people and countries |
o The knowledge about other cultures as the foundation for peace education |
Others |
Learning
to live together, fundamental pillar of education Methodologies in peace education |
INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF EXPERTS - that will draft the pedagogical foundation of the Albacete Declaration which will outline the reasons why it is necessary to develop a value based, quality, integrating education for all, in the amplest sense of the term value, from birth, to achieve a better world.
INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF NGO LEADERS – that are currently working in the field of Peace Education that will also draft a manifesto of how to work on peace education with non-schooled children.
PAPER PRESENTATIONS - (in a number to be determined, based on the proposals received)
POSTER AND VIDEO EXHIBITS – There will be a special hall dedicated to a poster exhibition and the projection of videos prepared by different peace groups and organizations from around the world.
The Conference will also offer space for exhibits (open not only to delegates but also to the general public) of materials related to peace education, textbooks, curricula, etc.
There will also be am international conference of short stories on values education for children, to enlarge the offer of curricular materials available to educators.
Besides the International Group of Experts that will work in English only, the rest of the Conference will be held in English and Spanish.
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(1) Survey conducted with educators from 20 different countries, both Spanish and English speaking.