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This Characteristics of Peacebuilders lesson plan also includes:
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (English version)
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (Spanish version)
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (French version)
- Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators, Middle School Edition (Arabic version)
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- Section Three
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- Worksheet
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Can anyone become a peacebuilder? A lesson on character education challenges scholars to examine the characteristics of well-known peacebuilders. Pupils then look within themselves to discover their own strengths as they relate to leadership and communication.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show examples of great peacebuilders and Nobel laureates on the Nobel Peace Prize website
- Have individuals write about the peacebuilder they identify with the most as a part of a research project
Classroom Considerations
- Make sure to give the class adequate time for research; plan a separate class period for computer time
Pros
- Focuses on ways that anyone can become a peacebuilder, which is important for building character
- The group and worksheet questions give learners a better understanding of peacebuilder qualities and how to build on their own strengths and weaknesses
Cons
- None