| dc.description.abstract | Violent extremism and the underlying forces of radicalization are among
the most pervasive challenges of our time. While violent extremism is
not confined to any age, sex, group or community, young people are
particularly vulnerable to the messages of violent extremists and terrorist
organizations.
In the face of such threats, young people need relevant and timely learning
opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that can help
them build their resilience to such propaganda.
These competencies can be developed with the help of confident, wellprepared
and respected teachers, who are in extensive contact with young
people.
With this concern in mind, this Guide was designed for teachers in upper
primary, lower secondary and upper secondary education. It was also
developed with the hope that it can support the efforts of teachers working
in both formal and non-formal educational settings.
More specifically, this Guide seeks to:
▶▶ Provide practical advice on when and how to discuss the issue of
violent extremism and radicalization with learners,
▶▶ Help teachers create a classroom climate that is inclusive and conducive
to respectful dialogue, open discussion and critical thinking. | en_US |
