Session 2: Best Practices in Peace Education for Youth Leadership
Best Practice has been used to describe what works in a particular situation or environment. It can also be referred to as a research-based practice or scientifically based practice. Even though a particular practice may work for some cases within a given set of variables, it may not yield the same results in other environments. Nevertheless, in this session, by discussing best practices in peace education for youth leadership, teachers, policy makers, all stake holders, etc. can learn, adapt and apply these best practices to enhance learning, teaching and policy formulating in their particular contexts. Therefore, the issues that are going to be discussed in this session are:
- What are some examples of successful peace education programs for youth leadership, and what lessons can be learned from them?
- What are the key components of a successful peace education program for youth leadership?
- How can peace education be integrated into existing school curricula to effectively reach and engage young leaders?
- What strategies can be used to promote youth leadership and active participation in peacebuilding initiatives?
- How can peace education programs be designed to address the specific needs and concerns of different communities and cultures?
Moderator: Dr. Chheang Vannarith, President of the Asian Vision Institute (AVI), Chairman of the Advisory Council of the National Assembly of Cambodia
Speakers:
1. Dr. Sathit Kumarn,
Honorary Advisor; Senate Standing Committee on Relations, Morals, Ethics, Arts and Culture. Thailand Parliament, President, Ramakrishana Vedanta Assocciation of Thailand
2. Dr. Vachararutai Boontinand,
Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University and Chairwoman of the Thai Civic Education Foundation
3. Prof. Dr. Edward J. Brantmeier,
Professor in the Learning, Technology, and Leadership Education Department at James Madison University and Editor of the Journal of Peace Education
4. Mr. Igweshi Augustine,
Founder/Executive Director Center for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD), Nigeria
5. Dr. Alexander Cromwell,
Professorial Lecturer and Associate Director, Dean’s Scholars and Experiential Learning at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University