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The potential and pitfalls of peace education: a cultural political economy analysis of the emerging issues teacher education curriculum in Sierra Leone

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posted on 2023-06-09, 14:06 authored by Sean HigginsSean Higgins, Mario NovelliMario Novelli
Peace education in conflict affected societies has achieved widespread popularity amongst international aid agencies seeking to find a place for education in supporting peacebuilding since the 1990s. However, its aims, content, and effectiveness have been critiqued particularly for its failures to address structural causes of grievances. This article draws on empirical research exploring a UNICEF supported peace education related curriculum reform in Sierra Leone developed in 2008 called “Emerging Issues.” The article draws on a critical discourse analysis of its content and qualitative interview data with key informants. It argues that while “Emerging Issues” was well-intentioned, its lack of regard for contextual dynamics generating conflict and a tendency to pathologize the nation served to undermine its transformatory goals.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Asian Journal of Peacebuilding

ISSN

2288-2693

Publisher

Seoul National University

Issue

1

Volume

6

Page range

29-53

Department affiliated with

  • Education Publications

Research groups affiliated with

  • Centre for International Education Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-07-06

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-07-06

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