Session Objectives: At the end of the session, learners will be able to: a. Understand the concepts of positive and negative peace. b. Identify real-life examples of both positive and negative peace. c. Develop strategies for promoting positive peace and mitigating negative peace in their own lives and community.
Activity: Ice Breaker : A Song of PEACE sing on the next slide
What is Peace ?: Please watch the video on the next slide May I know your answer peace.....
Peace is a state of harmony, tranquility, and freedom from conflict or violence. It goes beyond the absence of war or physical violence and encompasses a broader concept of well-being, justice, and cooperation among individuals, communities, and nations.
· POSITIVE PEACE: THIS IS A MORE LASTING PEACE THAT IS BUILT ON SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INSTITUTIONS AS WELL AS SOCIETAL ATTITUDES THAT FOSTER PEACE. IT CAN BE USED TO GAUGE THE RESILIENCE OF A SOCIETY, OR ITS ABILITY TO ABSORB SHOCKS WITHOUT FALLING OR RELAPSING INTO CONFLICT. www.reallygreatsite.com
· NEGATIVE PEACE: THIS IS UNDERSTOOD AS THE ABSENCE OF VIOLENCE OR FEAR OF VIOLENCE. IT'S AN INTUITIVE DEFINITION THAT MANY AGREE WITH, AND ONE WHICH ENABLES US TO MEASURE PEACE MORE EASILY .
CONFLICT RESOLUTION: THIS IS THE INFORMAL OR FORMAL PROCESS THAT TWO OR MORE PARTIES USE TO FIND A PEACEFUL SOLUTION TO THEIR DISPUTE. IT CAN BE DONE THROUGH NEGOTIATION, MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, OR LITIGATION.
EMPATHY: THIS IS THE ABILITY TO SHARE SOMEONE ELSE'S FEELINGS OR EXPERIENCES BY IMAGINING WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO BE IN THAT PERSON'S SITUATION. IT IS A FORM OF PERSPECTIVE-TAKING THAT INVOLVES EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND SENSITIVITY.
COMMUNITY BUILDING: THIS IS OFTEN ENCOMPASSED UNDER THE FIELDS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, COMMUNITY WORK, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. A WIDE VARIETY OF PRACTICES CAN BE UTILIZED FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING, RANGING FROM SIMPLE EVENTS LIKE POTLUCKS AND SMALL BOOK CLUBS, TO LARGER-SCALE EFFORTS SUCH AS MASS FESTIVALS AND BUILDING PROJECTS.
Activity: PEACE BINGO Materials: 1 whole pc. of paper, ballpen Procedure: 1. Copy the box , Leave some squares empty for students to fill in their own statements. 2. find classmates who can relate to the peace-related statements on the bingo card. ask your classmates if the statement applies to them and write their name in the corresponding square. 3. Start the activity: move around the room and interact with your classmates. engage in conversations and ask questions to find classmates who can match the statements on your bingo card. 4. Complete the bingo sheet: find classmates who match the statements, write down the names in the corresponding squares on your bingo card. The goal is to complete a line horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. 5. shout PEACE BINGO if you completed the task.
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Activity: PEACE BE WITH ME Materials: Journals Notebook/ 1 whole sheet of pad paper Reflect and discuss: Answer the following questions for your reflection. 1. What did you learn about your classmates through this activity? 2. How did it feel to find commonalities and connections related to peace? 3. How can these connections contribute to fostering peace in our community? Miranda Allen MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
"The day when everyone finally understands each other, that is when true peace will finally come"