‘HWPL Peace Textbook’, a tool for spreading peace culture

Even if you want to establish a peaceful world by passing on the culture of peace to future generations, you cannot pass it on if you do not know how to do so. If there are no examples of peace being achieved and no textbooks to learn about peace, peace becomes just a pipe dream and vapor in the air. However, the situation would be different if there were textbooks that explained what peace is, how to achieve peace and examples of how peace was achieved. Peace becomes a tangible reality that can be achieved. Also, belief and confidence that you can achieve it tags along. It was because of this natural order that HWPL was able to provide peace education. Worldwide peace education was made possible through peace textbooks containing an example of achieving peace as the answer to peace with the reason of all things. Teachers who encountered peace textbooks experienced hope. What content is contained in the HWPL peace textbook?

 ◆HWPL peace textbook consisting of 12 lessons

The textbooks that make up the peace education curriculum consist of 12 lessons. Lessons 1 to 4 help students discover the meaning and value of peace. Lessons 5 to 12 help students to develop the qualities as a peaceful citizen. The title of each lessons are ▲Lesson 1: The original appearance of all things in heaven and earth ▲Lesson 2: The reason why all things in heaven and earth are harmonious ▲Lesson 3: The cause of the breakdown of peace in the human world ▲Lesson 4: The order of the human world and restoration of relationships 

The main content is to discover the answer to life and peace in nature that humanity pursues as the first step in peace education. That examines the principles of peace which are necessary for humanity, such as vitality, harmony, balance, cooperation, and coexistence contained in all things on Earth, the home of all living things.

The title of the rest of lessons are ▲Lesson 5: Gratitude for the grace received ▲Lesson 6: Consideration for the benefit of others ▲Lesson 7: Sacrifice without expecting anything in return ▲Lesson 8: Understanding and forgiving others ▲Lesson 9: Etiquette toward adults ▲Lesson 10 Efforts to preserve the legacy of our ancestors ▲Lesson 11 The law-abiding spirit and DPCW ▲Lesson 12 The completion of the peace that mankind has longed for.

The main content is to make people aware of the importance of peace through historical events and recent examples of war and peace. Furthermore, it suggests various methods to peacefully coexist with others and resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner.

◆ HWPL Peace Education Q&A

Q. What are the expected effects of implementing peace education?

A: According to reports from schools and teachers in 78 countries that have implemented peace education, peace education has helped individual students achieve emotional stability, improve self-esteem, improve personal relationships, solve family problems, and reduce school violence. Furthermore, the continued spread of peace education is expected to lead to a decrease in youth crime rates in the community.

Q. How do you introduce HWPL peace education?

A: Educational institutions wishing to implement peace education establish a cooperative relationship by signing an MOU with HWPL. Institutions that have signed an MOU can freely plan and operate classes, such as regular classes, peace camps, and short-term programs, using HWPL peace education textbooks. Peace teachers can participate in teacher networks to share class materials and results and to develop their own classes.

Q. What does HWPL provide?

A: HWPL planned peace education and produced teaching materials in consultation with the Ministry of Education and teachers of each country. The basic textbook consists of 12 lessons and was produced for teenagers and college students. HWPL shares peace education textbooks and actual class cases taught in each country. Each country can autonomously develop and use teaching aids and teaching plans according to the local environment.

Q. What are the qualifications of HWPL peace teachers?

A: Any former or current teacher or person working in the education field can become a peace teacher. HWPL grants educational qualifications to those who have completed peace teacher training, and then appoints teachers who actively conduct peace education as 'HWPL Peace Teachers'. HWPL peace teachers are qualified to participate in online and offline international peace education workshops and conferences.

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