Objective
The school of peace
Subject
Peaceful coexistence and communication
Age group
10+
Duration
30'
Materials
pieces of papers, markers, magazines, glues, scissors
to enhance cooperation, communication, creativity, and imagination
Description
The participants are divided into subgroups of 4-6 members. They are given a piece of paper (1 x 1 m) and asked to:
Visualise an imaginary place, in which there is a school, where everything is pleasant and peaceful. The participants discuss this and draw the school of peace on their paper. They draw the environment, the rules, the curriculum, the activities, the relations between the school members, the facilities and anything else they wish. |
They are allowed to use different materials and techniques such as painting, collage, text etc. They are also asked to find a title for their work. Groups present their work in a plenary session. The discussion can address the following questions:
- Was it difficult to agree?
- What inspired you to come up with your ideas?
- Of the ideas that you presented, which one do you think is realistic and can be implemented and would only depend on you on the effort to create a school of peace?
- What are the possible ways to communicate your wish to live in a school of peace to the people who can bring about change, such as teachers, school directors, parents, school officials, local actors, and others?
The posters can be hung on the class wall.
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