Created on: 12 Dec 2022 | Last modified: 20 Sep 2024
As the largest Scottish teachers’ union, the EIS is concerned with the relationship between education and society.
Education for Peace is important because it can help create a more peaceful world by empowering learners to gain the knowledge, skills, and values they need to contribute towards peace in their lives, communities and across communities.
The EIS has a number of policies that lay the foundations for work in the area of Education for Peace and which show the Union’s commitment to the promotion of respect for and empathy with others.
Advice and guidance has been issued on:
In addition, as an organisation affiliated to the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, the EIS recognises the global dangers posed by nuclear weapons.
There is awareness in Scottish society that our educational establishments and teachers have an important role to play in fostering an understanding of the need for conflict resolution at every level from personal relationships to international relations.
The need to develop children and young people’s capacities as responsible citizens and effective contributors to society is central to Curriculum for Excellence.
Education for Peace aims to develop an understanding of the causes of conflict at all levels and to encourage non-violent conflict resolution.
Children and young people must be aware of where, when and how they can contribute towards change. Change for the better can only begin through conscious recognition of problems, and an equally conscious commitment to work towards solutions.
