APNIEVE: Learning to Live Together in Peace and Harmony
Learning about others and learning how to live in diversity positively is the key to peace.
Source: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0011/001143/114357eo.pdf
Resources: http://www.unesco-apnieve.edu.au/servlet/Web?s=1575730&action=changePage&pageID=487827200
* Learning to Live Together in Peace and Harmony *
INTRODUCTION
APNIEVE is an acronym for the Asia-Pacific Network for International Education and Values Education. It was born in spring in Seoul,… Continue reading
The Free World Charter Is A Sign of Change
The Free World charter is an example of the shifting consciousness.
Visit to sign http://www.freeworldcharter.org/en/charter
Here is the full text of The Free World Charter. Please read it carefully and check the box beside each principle if you agree with it. Then enter your name, email, country and… Continue reading
David Attenborough: Musings Of His Life on Earth
I felt to post a blog on David Attenborough, the great and wonderful British Naturalist. I was watching some of his film ‘first life’, the early origins of this life on earth. I so enjoy his enthusiasm and energy. He so personifies the English gentleman, who is indeed gentle. I really love the way he… Continue reading
United Nations: Holistic Education and Sustainable Development
http://motherearthrights.org/2010/08/18/harmony-with-nature-report-of-the-un-secretary-general/
V. Sustainable development: A holistic paradigm for harmony with nature in the 21st century
43. Throughout the world, humankind has become increasingly aware that the ways of our present civilization despite all its material progress have not always been beneficial for the Earth or her peoples. Since the 1960s, scientists, researchers, writers, governments and… Continue reading
Universities: Paradigm Shift from Adversarial to Constructive Conflict Resolution
Traditionally universities have used law based adversarial approaches to deal with conflict. Increasingly, these methods are not working as problems encountered are complex and require positive approaches to resolve conflicts. Whilst universities often teach conflict resolution it is not widely practiced. The idea of pracademics as indigenous dispute resolvers is a wise decision. Utilising internal… Continue reading
Ken Robinson: Schools Must Validate Artistic Expression
When you work alone and you feel you are not getting through the mainstream thinkers. You can feel despondent thinking you are simply alone in this idea of greatness through creativity, values and philosophy. Reading Sir Ken Robinson gave me great validation that I am on the right track. In fact the lecturer I spoke… Continue reading