Citizenship Competencies in the Midst of a Violent Political Conflict: The Colombian Educational Response

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 educati...

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Published in:Harvard educational review 2009-04, Vol.79 (1), p.84-93
Main Author: Chaux, Enrique
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Aggression
Aggressiveness
Antisocial Behavior
Assertiveness
Behavior
Beliefs
Bullying
Child & adolescent psychiatry
Children
Children & youth
Citizenship
Citizenship Education
Clinical psychology
Colombia
Community Relations
Competency Based Education
Conflict
Displaced persons
Education
Foreign Countries
Municipalities
Murders & murder attempts
Paramilitary groups
Peace negotiations
Politics
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Program Descriptions
Social Influences
Social Problems
Social Psychology
Students
Teenagers
Violence
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Summary: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.)
ISSN:0017-8055
1943-5045
DOI:10.17763/haer.79.1.d2566q027573h219