This year, Teachers' Academy for Peace will focus on 5 areas of teaching. Each area is linked to key media literacy and peace education competencies.
1)Teaching Critical Media Literacy in the Classroom
Educational focus:
Supporting students to analyse, question and evaluate information and media content related to current events, social issues and peace.
Related competencies: Locating and assessing relevant information, Critically evaluating media and digital content, Understanding how media and information systems work
2) Addressing Hate Speech and Harmful Narratives through Education
Educational focus:
Helping students recognise, understand and respond to hate speech, stereotypes and discriminatory narratives in online and offline spaces.
Related competencies: Recognising and responding to hate speech and extremist content, Ethical and responsible communication, Promoting tolerance, equality and non-discrimination
3) Facilitating Dialogue and Respectful Discussion in Diverse Classrooms
Educational focus:
Creating safe learning environments where students can express different viewpoints, listen respectfully and engage in dialogue across differences.
Related competencies: Intercultural and interreligious dialogue, Freedom of expression and participation, Self-reflection and challenging one’s own assumptions
4) Educating for Democratic Participation and Human Rights
Educational focus:
Linking media literacy to citizenship education, democratic values, freedom of expression and human rights.
Related competencies: Understanding international human rights standards, Freedom of information and participation, Democratic engagement and active citizenship
5) Peace Education through Media Literacy and Student Action
Educational focus:
Using media literacy as a tool to promote peace, solidarity, non-violence and student-led initiatives for positive social change.
Related competencies: Peacebuilding, solidarity and sustainable development, Engaging as active and global citizens, Using media and information for social impact