IPCRIIPCRIISRAEL/PALESTINE CENTER ISRAEL/PALESTINE CENTER

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Peace Education DepartmentPeace Education DepartmentPEDPED

IPCRIIPCRIISRAEL/PALESTINE CENTER ISRAEL/PALESTINE CENTER

FOR RESEARCH AND FOR RESEARCH AND INFORMATION.INFORMATION.

Peace Education DepartmentPeace Education DepartmentPEDPED

The proposed Palestinian state over the 1967 occupied territory

IPCRI CHART

IPCRI

Peace Education Dep. Environment project Political initiatives

PED STAFF

Our goal

To bring about change, social change; a change in awareness and patterns of thought which will bring forth a change in the behavior patterns of all those who are involved in the educational process, and in the context of our lives.

Our objectives

To impart values of tolerance and acceptance of the other, recognition of the equal right to liberty, and social justice; development of awareness and critical perception; acquisition of non-violent communications and conflict resolution skills; and an encounter between Palestinians and Israelis .

Target population

Educators – school principals, teachers and school advisors are our main target population.

PEACE

a state of mind ,

a chosen value

a way of life ,

it is a process, a never ending struggle to transfer violence

Values Knowledge

SkillsHolistic approach

WORK PROCESS

Bi National Groups

Single Identity Groups

Program components

-New teachers’ and principals’ encounters

-Teacher training in the basic 10th year curriculum

-Teachers` facilitation of the curricula in class

-Guidance and follow up

-The continuation programs

In the school year 2003-2004, a total of 59 schools implemented PED programs;

27 in Palestine

&

32 in Israel

Around 600 teachers have been trained in PE programs.

Positive outcomes

Knowing myselfKnowing the other

Understanding needs and wants of the other

Different narratives Alternative common solutions

empowerment

Difficulties and challangesDifficulties and challanges

--Ongoing violenceOngoing violence--The separation wallThe separation wall

--Lack of trust & despairLack of trust & despair--Viewing the “otherViewing the “other””

--Professional efficiencyProfessional efficiency--Lack of sufficient FundsLack of sufficient Funds