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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2024, Vol. 15(2) 187-198

Peace Education Activities Suggestions for Children with Circle Time Practices

Hakan USAKLI, Zeynep EREN

pp. 187 - 198

Publish Date: December 31, 2024  |   Single/Total View: 1/0   |   Single/Total Download: 1/0


Abstract

Peace as a value makes sense when there is no war. Peace is living in harmony and not fighting others. Peace is a calm and relaxed state of mind. By reflecting on the full and serious meaning of peace, new and creative ways can be found to facilitate people's understanding of friendship and cooperation. It is important to teach peace in these ways in early childhood. Circle time, also called group time, refers to any time when a group of people, usually young children, sit together for an activity in which everyone is involved. This study is about how to introduce peace to kindergarten students as a circle time practice. Peace as a value is included in the twelve living values. Peace as a philosophy and value is the practice of not being hostile to each other in the education of friends. It is based on the expression of feelings and thoughts by a large number of participants, especially at a young age. The circle time practices developed by Mosley (2006) are practiced all over the world at all levels of education, especially in kindergartens. Circle time practices are structurally democratic. Opinions are expressed in turn. Each participant should respect each other's opinions. In this study, the circle time practice was outlined and four activities that can be used in peace education were introduced. The effects of the practices on different age groups are suggested for future research.

Keywords: Peace, circle time, kindergarten student


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
USAKLI, H., & EREN, Z. (2024). Peace Education Activities Suggestions for Children with Circle Time Practices. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 15(2), 187-198.

Harvard
USAKLI, H. and EREN, Z. (2024). Peace Education Activities Suggestions for Children with Circle Time Practices. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 15(2), pp. 187-198.

Chicago 16th edition
USAKLI, Hakan and Zeynep EREN (2024). "Peace Education Activities Suggestions for Children with Circle Time Practices". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 15 (2):187-198.