Promoting Social Tolerance and Cohesion Through Education

Download or read book Promoting Social Tolerance and Cohesion Through Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents a framework for the development of a school- based education for mutual understanding agenda, specifically tailored for Pacific Island conditions, that promotes national cohesion and democratic participation, while respecting cultural diversity and social tolerance. The framework strives to provide a foundation for policymakers to review and address the role of schooling in promoting social cohesion, as well as some basic instruments for teachers to include values education in their daily practices. [Extract]