Annex III
Programme Content
The Young Citizens for Peace Programme has been
designed to provide a balanced learning experience including:
(a) Learning Sessions
Many of the concepts and terms used in the programme
(eg human rights, global conflict etc.) are introduced to participants
for the first time, therefore a certain amount of classroom-style
explanation is required from the facilitators to ensure that every
participant has a full understanding of each term/concept before
a more in-depth discussion or workshop takes place.
(b) Learning Games
Game playing can be one of the most effective
ways of engaging participants with a subject. The Young Citizens
at Peace Programme uses learning games to great effect in introducing
in particular concepts of world citizenship, global trade and
discrimination to participants.
(c) Role-Play
This is another effective tool which is used
for engaging participants with a particular subject. Literally
encouraging young people to play the role of someone else, perhaps
someone from a background greatly diverse to their own, can be
a wonderful way of creating new perspectives for participants.
In one session, participants are asked to play the role of refugees
and immigration officers, which leads on to a group discussion.
(d) Guest Speakers
Each guest speaker for the Young Citizens at
Peace Programme speaks to the young participants about their own
personal experiences as a result of conflict. We aim to have three
speakers; a victim of conflict, a former combatant and a political
party activist who give an insight into how conflict can affect
communities and individuals at the deepest level.
(e) Discussion Groups
At all times throughout the programme the active
participation of every young person is encouraged. Due to the
fact that many of the concepts and issues contained within the
programme are introduced to many of the participants for the first
time, facilitators seek to create a learning environment which
encourages participation from every individual, without placing
the spotlight on any one person. When delivering the programme,
strong emphasis is placed by the facilitators on the value of
small group discussion rather than asking the participants to
debate the issues at hand within the larger group. This has the
advantage that participants feel more comfortable in expressing
opinions and ideas in smaller groups, and therefore are less likely
to withdraw.
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