Promoting peaceful coexistence in conflict-ridden Cyprus: Teachers’ difficulties and emotions towards a new policy initiative |
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| Authors: | Michalinos Zembylas Constadina CharalambousPanayiota Charalambous Panayiota Kendeou |
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| Institution: | a Open University of Cyprus (OUC), 5 Ayiou Antoniou str., Strovolos 2002, Cyprus
b Neapolis University, Cyprus |
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| Abstract: | The present paper looks at teachers’ perceptions of difficulties and emotions about a recent policy initiative in the Greek-Cypriot educational system to promote peaceful coexistence. This policy initiative by the government sparked strong emotional reactions. This paper provides an in-depth understanding of the intersection between tensions at the larger socio-political landscape and teachers’ emotional readiness to deal with this policy initiative. To do so, the paper draws on the findings of a quantitative and a qualitative study conducted during the end of the 2008-2009 school year. Possible implications are discussed for educational policy and teacher education. |
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| Keywords: | Teacher emotion Peaceful coexistence Peace education Educational policy |
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