PeaceCon 2019
We held PeaceCon 2019 last week. I obviously couldn't go to everything. But here are my takeaways on the basis of the sessions I was able to attend--and from the wonderful people I got to meet.
An Empathy Lab
I got an unexpected (and very funny) lesson in how to teach about empathy this weekend. While planning for a funeral no less.
Teaching by Design
I've long been a fan of design thinking. Here are some ideas about how it could be used in peace and conflict studies courses.
Bright Spots
In teaching about peacebuilding and conflict resolution, concepts are critical. None is more important than bright spots and positive deviance. Here are some examples and teaching tips.