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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ840824
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0017-8055
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Citizenship Competencies in the Midst of a Violent Political Conflict: The Colombian Educational Response
Chaux, Enrique
Harvard Educational Review, v79 n1 p84-93 Spr 2009
In this article, Enrique Chaux considers the effect that an environment replete with violent political conflict has on children. He cites literature that points to higher levels of aggressive and violent behaviors among children in these settings. Then he examines the case of Colombia and an educational initiative that attempted to foster stronger citizenship competencies among its students. The program, "Aulas en Paz," experienced success in lowering aggressive behaviors in students and increasing citizenship competencies among its participants. (Contains 4 notes.)
Descriptors: Aggression, Conflict, Competency Based Education, Citizenship Education, Foreign Countries, Social Problems, Social Psychology, Social Influences, Violence, Antisocial Behavior, Politics, Program Descriptions
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Colombia
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