Developing a Humanistic Education Model for Peace Education in Post-Conflict Colombia
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humanistic education, peace education, post-conflict Colombia, reconciliation, transformative pedagogy, peacebuildingAbstract
This study examines the development and implementation of a humanistic education model for peace education in post-conflict Colombia, following the 2016 peace agreement between the Colombian government and FARC. The research explores how humanistic pedagogical approaches can facilitate reconciliation, foster social cohesion, and promote sustainable peace in communities affected by decades of armed conflict. Through qualitative analysis of educational interventions in three Colombian regions, this study demonstrates that humanistic education models emphasizing empathy, critical consciousness, and participatory dialogue significantly contribute to peacebuilding efforts. The findings reveal that integrating victims' narratives, restorative justice principles, and culturally responsive pedagogies creates transformative learning environments conducive to healing and social reconstruction. This research contributes to peace education scholarship by providing empirical evidence of humanistic education's effectiveness in post-conflict contexts and offers practical frameworks for educators and policymakers working toward sustainable peace in societies emerging from violence.
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