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A call to adopt pedagogies of optimism in times of armed conflicts: theoretical and practical insights

Izhar Oplatka (School of Education, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel)

Journal of Professional Capital and Community

ISSN: 2056-9548

Article publication date: 17 September 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

The paper argues for the introduction of pedagogies of optimism (and implicitly of hope) in schools as a response to the danger of pessimism, skepticism and helplessness characterizing periods of armed conflicts.

Design/methodology/approach

A conceptual analysis.

Findings

Following an analysis of armed conflicts and their impact on educational systems, the critical contribution of pedagogies of optimism is illuminated. Teachers are encouraged to follow major phases in this kind of pedagogy, such as discovery, acceptance of the situation, imagination and critical thinking.

Originality/value

Practical suggestions are provided at the end of the paper.

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Citation

Oplatka, I. (2024), "A call to adopt pedagogies of optimism in times of armed conflicts: theoretical and practical insights", Journal of Professional Capital and Community, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPCC-06-2024-0088

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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