Introduction
Ian Harris, a great philosopher, guide, teacher, orator, author and splendid contributor to Peace Education.
Ian Harris graduated in Philosophy from St. John’s College, Maryland in June 1967 and post graduated in education through an Intern Teaching Program, with Certification in Mathematics and Science Secondary Education from Temple University, Pennsylvania in May 1969. Harris is said to have an additional degree in education from the foundations of education in Philadelphia in May 1975. His Dissertation on “The Logic of Educational Accountability-An examination of the arguments supporting teacher accountability with some suggestions for alternative uses within school systems” has been very relevant to accountability in school …show more content…
Harris also has done 12 book reviews, 17 commentaries and short notices, 30 media interviews and 100 presentations. He has established two institutions and has professional membership of 11 professional bodies including ‘The International Peace Research Association’. All these achievements reveal as to how knowledgeable and remarkable his contribution has been to teacher education, peace education, community studies, social causes, moral values, gender studies and behavioral studies (Harris, 2014).
Ian Harris has written the ‘Peace education theory’ that deals with tracing the evolution of peace education theory from its roots in international concerns about the dangers of war to modern theories based on reducing the threats of interpersonal and environmental violence. It also deals with the theoretical assumptions behind five diverse areas such as international education, conflict resolution education , developmental education, human rights education and environmental education (Harris, …show more content…
John Galtung portrayed peace in the context of multiple categories of violence to be categorized into direct, structural and cultural violence. Direct violence is in the form of physical violence like specific armed conflicts between combatant groups or human rights abuses aimed at civilians by state security forces or other armed groups (Iian, 2009).
Betty Reardon, member of the Peace Education Commission identified nine areas that represent the central focus of peace education curriculum in the United States. They include conflict resolution, cooperation, non-violence, multicultural understanding, human rights, social justice, world resources and global environment. All of these areas have a cognitive component as well as an attitudinal and behavioral one. (Reardon, 1988)
Ian Harris, a great philosopher, guide, teacher, orator, author and splendid contributor to Peace Education.
Ian Harris graduated in Philosophy from St. John’s College, Maryland in June 1967 and post graduated in education through an Intern Teaching Program, with Certification in Mathematics and Science Secondary Education from Temple University, Pennsylvania in May 1969. Harris is said to have an additional degree in education from the foundations of education in Philadelphia in May 1975. His Dissertation on “The Logic of Educational Accountability-An examination of the arguments supporting teacher accountability with some suggestions for alternative uses within school systems” has been very relevant to accountability in school …show more content…
Harris also has done 12 book reviews, 17 commentaries and short notices, 30 media interviews and 100 presentations. He has established two institutions and has professional membership of 11 professional bodies including ‘The International Peace Research Association’. All these achievements reveal as to how knowledgeable and remarkable his contribution has been to teacher education, peace education, community studies, social causes, moral values, gender studies and behavioral studies (Harris, 2014).
Ian Harris has written the ‘Peace education theory’ that deals with tracing the evolution of peace education theory from its roots in international concerns about the dangers of war to modern theories based on reducing the threats of interpersonal and environmental violence. It also deals with the theoretical assumptions behind five diverse areas such as international education, conflict resolution education , developmental education, human rights education and environmental education (Harris, …show more content…
John Galtung portrayed peace in the context of multiple categories of violence to be categorized into direct, structural and cultural violence. Direct violence is in the form of physical violence like specific armed conflicts between combatant groups or human rights abuses aimed at civilians by state security forces or other armed groups (Iian, 2009).
Betty Reardon, member of the Peace Education Commission identified nine areas that represent the central focus of peace education curriculum in the United States. They include conflict resolution, cooperation, non-violence, multicultural understanding, human rights, social justice, world resources and global environment. All of these areas have a cognitive component as well as an attitudinal and behavioral one. (Reardon, 1988)