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### Book Description
In recent years, the field of peace education has witnessed remarkable growth, reflected in a surge of publications, innovative programs, events, and financial backing. Central to the peace education movement is the conviction that education serves as a vital instrument for reducing violence in conflict-ridden areas and fostering a culture of positive peace characterized by fairness and equitable structures. Despite the urgency of these goals, educators and organizations involved in peace education often encounter significant challenges concerning evaluation practices.
These obstacles stem from various factors, including the pressing need for action amid limited financial and human resources, inadequate skills or time to engage in exhaustive evaluation strategies, and a lack of institutional motivation and support. Often, the pressure to conduct evaluations arises from donors who emphasize accountability, particularly in a landscape shaped by international development assistance and budget constraints. This emphasis makes program evaluations seem like an additional burden for already overwhelmed practitioners, who may lack knowledge of both the incentives for evaluation and the assessment methodologies available.
Furthermore, peace education practitioners frequently grapple with evaluation frameworks and assessment techniques that are primarily designed for conventional educational programs. These circumstances foster an environment where evaluation is regarded as undervalued and is often deprioritized, leaving the efforts of dedicated educators mythologized due to the perceived complexities involved.
**Peace Education Evaluation (PDF)** serves to address these pressing issues through three interconnected objectives. First, it engages in a rigorous examination of theoretical and methodological challenges tied to evaluation in peace education initiatives. Root questions concerning the essence of peace, fundamental principles guiding peace education, and the theories behind change, transformation, and complexity are thoroughly explored.
Second, this volume delves into both quantitative and qualitative evaluation practices adopted by peace educators, aiming to identify the persistent evaluation needs within this community. Insightful case studies from various settings—including formal and non-formal educational contexts—and diverse groups such as children, youth, journalists, and law enforcement officials are presented to showcase promising practices.
Finally, the book offers innovative evaluation strategies, techniques for experimentation, and the creative application of tools from related disciplines. These resources are designed to provide peace educators with both practical and philosophical guidance for their forthcoming endeavors and inspire further exploration and innovation in the field. The authors of this comprehensive volume hail from diverse backgrounds, including education, conflict studies, educational evaluation, comparative studies, development, economics, and psychology, enriching the discussion with multi-faceted perspectives.
**NOTE: This product includes the ebook Peace Education Evaluation in PDF format. Please be aware that no access codes are included.**
ISBN: 978-1234567890, 978-0987654321
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