INCLUSION OF PEACE EDUCATION IN TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME CURRICULUM: TOOL FOR PROMOTING PEACE AND UNITY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Peace is a value cherished by all and sundry, absence of peace will lead to chaotic situation which is an obstacle to any meaningful qualitative and quantitative development. This paper focuses on the relevance of inclusion of peace education in teacher education programmes as a means of bringing back peace and unity in the society and the nation at large. The concept of teacher education and peace education curriculum were discussed; peace education, peace education curriculum, elements of peace education, inclusion of peace education in formal education programmes were examined; challenges facing the inclusion of peace education in teacher education programmes were identified; and recommendations were also made on how to overcome the identified challenges.