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Seeking Forgiveness as the CELT’s Part in Reconciliation
Originally posted on The Ethical CELT:
A couple of summers ago I spent six weeks teaching in Hong Kong. The summer before, the team had found a budding English church, largely led by young adults who had either studied or spent time in the West. I was very excited to connect with a local church…
Learning indigenous languages in Japan to rebuild identity
For many indigenous people around the world, language learning as peacebuilding comes in the form of fighting to learn and keep one’s native language in the face of political, social and cultural oppression. In Okinawa, an island annexed by Japan in 1879, language is key to revitalizing Okinawan culture and identity. Continue reading
Relationship key to communication and community
Daniel Siegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, and co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center, has done extensive work with connections among relationships, mind and brain in his neurobiological research. Relationship, it turns out, is an essential key to learning. Communication and community are interrelated. Continue reading
Position for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language in Bethlehem
Check out this short term service position for a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language at Bethlehem Bible College through Mennonite Church Canada.
Recorded Webinar: Stories of Language Learning, Faith, and Building Peace
In this webinar, three educators share stories and reflections on their experiences of language learning as peacebuilding from a Christian faith perspective. Come join the discussion! Continue reading
Four principles for teachers to heal the world
Thom Markham suggests healing the world one classroom at a time through a set of four principles to which every teacher could commit. What do you think? Continue reading
Former British ambassador’s language skills prevent war
A recent article in The Guardian highlighted decreased funding for foreign language training for British diplomats. Oliver Miles, a former British ambassador, argues that language skills are an essential aspect of diplomacy and that “knowing the language is the key that unlocks the door” to building trust and relationships in another country. Continue reading
Join us for Stories of Language Learning, Faith, and Building Peace Webinar!
Join the Language for Peace community of language and peace educators and learners for our first online seminar: Stories of Language Learning, Faith, and Building Peace live on March 12, 2015 at 7:00 CST. Continue reading
Six Philosophies of Peace Education
What is a philosophy of peace education and why is it important? Sue McGregor explores these questions and describes six Prospective Philosophical Foundations of Peace Education in her article from In Factis Pax, a peer-reviewed online journal of peace education and social justice. Continue reading
English and Formal Education Ministry Opportunities
Mennonite Mission Network posts all available ministry positions for English and formal education on their site. Check back frequently for new opportunities.
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