Peace Education Through the HWPL International Webinar: What Needs to Change in Children’s Education
When I watch how my child spends the day, I sometimes can’t help but think…
'Kids these days are so busy…'
Between after-school classes, homework, and time on their phones, the day just flies by.
Then I suddenly find myself wondering, “Is it really okay for them to grow up like this?”
A few days ago, while I was having similar thoughts, I came across an article about education.
It was about HWPL hosting an international webinar on peace education for the future generation.
I didn’t expect much at first, but as I read on, it made me think more deeply.
The webinar was conducted on Zoom, with around 100 educators and citizens from eight countries, including Korea, participating.
It was a space where people openly shared the education challenges their countries are facing, and the issues didn’t feel unfamiliar to me.
Topics like cyberbullying and media overuse were discussed.
Honestly, these are concerns many of us have at home.
I’m sure many of us have, at some point, worried about the problems that start with a phone in our children’s hands.
What impressed me was that they didn’t see these issues as belonging to just one country.
Instead, it became a space for sharing experiences and discussing the future of education together.
This webinar was not just a casual exchange of opinions.
It brought out real examples from each country and encouraged participants to reflect on the future of education together.
Along the way, the HWPL peace education program was also introduced.
One part that really stood out was a sample lesson focused on consideration—it made me stop and think for a moment.
Things like this are not learned only through textbooks but need to be practiced in daily life.
Maybe that’s why it’s not so easy.
A Zambian education official also spoke about helping children develop the right values, which made me realize that, no matter the country, we all share similar concerns.
After finishing the article, what stayed with me was not some grand message but a practical question.
How can this connect to my child’s everyday life?
Sometimes the word “peace” feels distant, but seeing it through the lens of education made it feel a little closer.
It felt meaningful to see people thinking about the direction together.
A peace educator training program will begin on April 18, so if you’re interested, it might be worth looking into.
As a parent, I hope conversations like this continue.
Even if it’s not a big change, it would be nice to see small changes happen little by little in everyday life.
And if we want to teach peace, where should we begin at home?
If you’re interested, feel free to check out more details.
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