INCLUSION OF PEACE EDUCATION IN TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME CURRICULUM: TOOL FOR PROMOTING PEACE AND UNITY IN NIGERIA

Aisha Ahmed Hamman

Abstract


Peace is a value cherished by all and sundry, absence of peace will lead to chaotic situation which is an obstacle to
any meaningful qualitative and quantitative development. This paper focuses on the relevance of inclusion of peace
education in teacher education programmes as a means of bringing back peace and unity in the society and the
nation at large. The concept of teacher education and peace education curriculum were discussed; peace education,
peace education curriculum, elements of peace education, inclusion of peace education in formal education
programmes were examined; challenges facing the inclusion of peace education in teacher education programmes
were identified; and recommendations were also made on how to overcome the identified challenges.


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