1. Mr. Christopher Gardner

2. OUTLINE OF TODAY’S LESSON (1) Introduction to Peace Education What is it? How has it evolved? Fundamental questions. (2) Sample Lesson Using Approach Outlined In Chapter 20 Of Text. Initial facts coupled with 2 video clips Perspective learning activity & discussion Take a stand learning activity (3) Discussion Of My Approach (4) Interdisciplinary Suggestions (5) Conclusion

5. UNESCO (1945) Nuclear Fear (1980s) Hague Appeal For Peace (2000) http://cominganarchy.com/2009/06/17/ea rly-1980s-nuclear-armageddon-films/

6. 2. How do we approach questions of violence and non-violence in the classroom without furthering the belief that war is inevitable or that we are powerless to bring about peace? 1. How do we begin to teach without first confronting the heavy emotional cloud that often produces psychological numbness and closed-mindedness? And should we?

7. EGYPTIAN PROTESTS 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtLJpzUp2 Z8 (Interview @ Tahrir Square With Pro- Democracy Activist) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtLJpzUp2 Z8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WWU2x dmN6k (Emotional Message From Protestor in London) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WWU2x dmN6k

8. FRAME OF REFERENCE ACTIVITY Core issue, approach or concept. Main details. Underlying beliefs, assumptions and principles (why?)

9. FRAME OF REFERENCE ACTIVITY Canadian Government’s Perspective on Egyptian crisis. Stephen Harper has remained quiet on the issue of whether or not President Mubarak should step down immediately. Liberal Bob Rae says that Mubarak’s promise to step down in September falls short of being acceptable action. NDP’s Paul Dewar echoed Rae’s suggestions. The Conservative government’s stance so far is that they want to see a peaceful transition toward the “basic values of freedom, democracy, human rights and justice. Democracy is good and will lead to stability. The Liberal and NDP foreign affairs critics believe instability and protest in Egypt can be directly linked to a single person, Hosni Mubarak. The Liberal and NDP critics do not believe a transition period is needed to transfer power and institute reform. Stability will occur when the individual responsible for the cause of the uprising leaves.

10. DIFFERING APPROACHES TO THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS Canadian opposition parties want to see President Mubarak immediately step down. Iran’s leaders pledge “spiritual” support to the protestors in Egypt and encourage the pro-democracy revolt. – They want to see religious democracy instituted, and an Iranian style Islamist government rather than US-style liberal democracy. US Democrats want to see President Mubarak step aside, and an interim government before a planned September vote.

11. DIFFERING APPROACHES TO THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS Some Egyptians still see Mubarak as a great leader despite a few criticisms and want him to seek another term. Israel fears the absence of Mubarak as a leader in the Middle East will lead to regional instability and wants to support him in any way they can and strengthen his regime. The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood wants Mubarak to step down immediately or they would halt any negotiations. – Their goal is to create an Islamic state in Egypt, that would not force women to cover up in public and respect Egypt’s 1979 peace treaty with Israel. They also call for a democratic and civic state.

13. What Facts I Know That Support My Stance What I Want To Know About My Opposition What I Have Learned From The Reading

15. An Engaging Approach To Teaching Peace (1) Choose A Compelling Narrative (2) Setup A Dilemma (3) Explore The Issues (4) Present Alternative Solutions (5) Take A Stand (6) Undertake Action

16. An Engaging Approach To Teaching Peace (1) Choose A Compelling Narrative News Stories, Literary Selections, Films Engage Emotions Address Big Questions In The Human Drama – EXAMPLES: -What is worth risking your life for? -What constitutes freedom? -Is violence ever justified? (2) Explore The Issues (3) Present Alternative Solutions Perspective taking activities Suspend judgement until all the facts are in Understand there is more than one right answer Role play, debate from a given perspective

17. An Engaging Approach To Teaching Peace (4) Setup A Dilemma Once heartfelt connections to a topic are made among students draw out a larger dilemma. (e.g. Is the long-term goal of democracy more important than short- term goals of stability?) (5) Take A Stand Once a variety of mediums and perspectives are considered, informed discussion and reflection takes place students will need to take a stand. Human graphs, interaction with like-minded peers and brainstorming reasons for their position is necessary practice before encouraging a public stance. (6) Undertake Action If civic engagement and action is not encouraged, the hidden curriculum being taught is that knowing is is enough, and it is not necessary to do anything.