Type of Organization(s) [government or non-government organizations such as universities]:
Government
Organization Contact Information:
Ministry of Education
Jordan
E-mail:samikakish@yahoo.com
Contact Person(s):
Sami Kakish, Head of Educational Supervision
Ministry of Education
Summary:
There are many implemented quality programs in teacher training focusing on human rights, gender, children’s rights, such as global education, street children, conflict resolution, etc.
NGOs are actively involved in these issues such as the Jordan Society for Human Rights, Performance Art Center and private schools.
Description of Organization’s Work in CRE
Peace education is integrated in the national Jordanian curriculum. The scope and sequence of peace education concepts are well defined in the curriculum.
Legislation and Policy Initiatives
The curriculum is a focal point of human rights and peace education in the Ministry of Education
Resources
A teacher’s guide for teaching human rights and peace education and student manual activities are available in Arabic languages through the Ministry of Education and aforementioned NGOs.
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