Social Justice Activism

A cross-curricular or transversal approach that infuses RoL principles – for
example, social and emotional learning (SEL) or human rights education - across
all subjects;
Whole school activities and practices including extracurricular clubs for learners,
experiential learning and community partnerships.
A global citizenship education (GCE) curriculum strategy that is cross-disciplinary and
not restricted to a single subject is encouraged. It should also be holistic and not
restricted just to content knowledge. In keeping with the general principles of GCE,
curriculum that supports the RoL will involve a participatory, learner-centered pedagogy
with values oriented toward personal and social transformation.
Peace education distinguishes between negative peace (a mere absence of violence)
and positive peace (peace that encompasses larger notions of justice). In both
instances, peace education often emphasizes the importance of conflict within a culture,
as it is often productive and indicative of true diversity. Peace education emphasizes the
importance of conflict transformation instead of conflict resolution.
Similarly, human rights education aims at transformation, where the goal is not merely
to teach about human rights, but to teach for human rights, empowering learners and
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