Educating for Peace through Theatrical Arts: International Perspectives on Peacebuilding Instruction

The use of theatre arts to enact peace education is explored in this volume, with examples from various countries and age groups. It highlights how applied theatre can be used as an educational response to cultural and structural violence, promoting transformation, healing, and praxis as local and global peacebuilding. The book bridges performing arts and peace education and offers insights into theoretical and technical aspects of theatrical performance that support peace through transformation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Theatre arts have the incredible potential to be utilized as powerful tools for promoting peace education through a diverse range of theatrical techniques. Storytelling, testimonial, forum theatre, political humor, and arts-based pedagogy are just a few of the methods that can be employed to engage and educate individuals of all ages in both formal and non-formal educational settings. By leveraging the power of theatre, we can create immersive experiences that foster understanding, empathy, and collaboration, ultimately leading to a more peaceful and harmonious society.

In conflict-affected areas, particularly, applied theatre has shown remarkable promise as an educational response to cultural and structural violence. Through the use of performance, we can facilitate transformative processes that promote healing, reconciliation, and the development of practical skills for local and global peacebuilding. Applied theatre bridges the gap between performing arts and peace education, offering a unique platform for engaging and empowering learners of all ages.

The contributors to this book come from a diverse range of countries, including Northern Ireland, Denmark, Norway, the United States, Mexico, Japan, the Philippines, Pakistan, Burundi, Kenya, and South Africa. Their expertise and experiences contribute to a rich and comprehensive exploration of the theoretical and technical aspects of theatrical performance that support peace through transformation. By incorporating embodied and sensorial learning into their practices, these authors demonstrate how theatre can be used to create meaningful and impactful experiences for child, adolescent, and adult learners alike.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students with interests in teacher education, arts-based learning, peace studies, and applied theatre. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field and offers practical insights and strategies for incorporating theatre into educational contexts. Whether you are a teacher, educator, or practitioner, this book will inspire you to explore the power of theatre as a tool for promoting peace and social change.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032130507