The 2019 Teaching for Peace Program invites applications from all school teachers, as well as professionals and activists who want to explore the role of nonviolence in their educational efforts and interactions.

Eligibility:

• Applicants should be currently employed or engaged in educational efforts in schools, and/or professional or activist organizations.
• Applicants will be selected based on the four criteria described in the below Statement of Purpose.

Statement of Purpose- Please complete a thoughtful statement of purpose to assist us in the following areas:

• understanding your area of practical application/personal interest in the program
• planning our coursework emphasis and outings to make the program relevant for attendees
• facilitating your ability to thrive in the Indian education context
Note: Based on Statement of Purpose we will provide you a topic to prepare an essay / paper for Group Discussion.

In 1000 words, please address the following in your Statement:

1. Specific interest in nonviolence. Please describe your specific interest in the study of nonviolence. What do you already know (if anything), and what do you hope to learn?
2. Relevant background experience: What aspects of your past education, training background, and experiences best prepare you to flourish in the Indian environment generally, and in the study of nonviolence specifically?
3. Area/s of application: What specific application area/s will you connect the study of nonviolence to? For example: Bullying? Curriculum development? Classroom management? Workplace dynamics? Outreach and education strategies?
4. Educator enrichment:  How do you hope this program will enrich you as an educator?