Class Education for Peace and Global Citizenship

The course Education for Peace and Global Citizenship promotes a critical understanding of the foundations, frameworks and practices associated with Peace Education and Global Citizenship. It addresses their historical, social and political contexts, key concepts, major theoretical approaches, national and international documents, and relevant projects and programmes. The course also connects these areas with mediation, examining their contribution to peacebuilding, responsible global citizenship and the development of a culture of mediation. Students are expected to develop analytical, critical and reflective skills and to apply these frameworks in educational and socio-educational contexts, recognising mediation as a tool for participation, dialogue and social transformation.

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PC1. Education for Peace 1.1 Historical, social and political framework of Peace 1.2 Theoretical-conceptual terminologies and the main theoretical references for Peace 1.3 Main currents in Peace Education today 1.4. Analysing national and international documents 1.5 Peace education projects and programmes PC2. Global Citizenship 2.1 Historical, social and political framework 2.2 Theoretical and conceptual terminologies and the main theoretical references of Global Citizenship 2.3 Main currents on Global Citizenship 2.4 Analysing national and international documents 2.5 Global Citizenship Education projects and programmes PC3. Education for Peace and Global Citizenship as tools for promoting a culture of Mediation 3.1 The epistemology and practice of mediation in peace-building 3.2 Mediation at the service of education for global citizenship 3.3 Initiatives in the context of mediation for peace and global citizenship

The course will use a range of teaching and learning methodologies, combining synchronous and asynchronous activities. These include synchronous lectures, discussion forums, text analysis and case studies; group work in breakout rooms and whole-group discussions; viewing and analysis of videos; flipped classroom approaches; and practical assignments aimed at applying course content. Research, reflection and debate activities on Peace Education, Global Citizenship and Mediation will also be promoted. The learning process will be supported through formative feedback from the lecturer and tutorial guidance, ensuring regular support in the completion of the proposed activities and assignments.

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