1st Edition

Peace Education A Framework for Implementation

Edited By Lokanath Mishra Copyright 2026
234 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

234 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

234 Pages 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This timely volume explores the transformative potential of education in building a more peaceful, just, and compassionate world. At a time when humanity faces persistent challenges such as conflict, inequality, and socio-cultural division, it brings together leading scholars, educators, and practitioners to examine peace education from philosophical, pedagogical, and practical... Read more

1. Toward a Normative Philosophy of Peace Education

Dale T. Snauwaert

2. Philosophical Foundation of Peace

B. C. Swain

3. Indian Knowledge Systems for Implementing Peace Education     

Sanchari Bhunia, Lokanath Mishra, Lalhriatpuii, Rachel Lhingkhovah, and Anwesa Nath

4. Peace Pedagogy in Formal Education

Rupali Sharma and Anjana Vyas

5. Rise of Digital Activism and Its Role in Ensuring Sustainable Peace: Conceptual Framework

Satyam Verma, Bipasha Das, and Alok Gardia

6. Integrating Peace Education in Secondary Teacher Education Curriculum

Lokanath Mishra, Rashmirekha Das, Mikael L. Chuaungo, and K. Lalrinchhana

7. Assessment and Evaluation Framework for Peace Education

Partha Sarathi Mallik, Lokanath Mishra, and Sanchari Bhunia

8. The Nexus of Inequality, Peace, and Resource Management: Recommendations on Socio-cultural Approaches to Conflict Resolution in Africa

Nadia Naadu Nartey

9. Media as a Catalyst: Fostering Peace Education in Indian Classroom

Pranjali Gupta and Satya Bhushan

10. Innovative Approaches to Peace Education and Peace Pedagogies: Strategies for a Sustainable Future

Seema Yadav

11. Pedagogical Framework to Develop Peace Values and Skills

Naziya Hasan

12. Implementing Peace Pedagogy for Conflict Resolution

Pranay Pandey, Santosh Kumar Behera, and Lokanath Mishra 

13. Assessing Pathways for Peace: Ripeness, Political Opportunity Structures, and Remembering Collective Trauma as Key Factors in Effective Peace Pedagogy

Jeremy A. Rinker

14. Theoretical Insights into Adolescent Conflict Management Frameworks

Bhavana Behal and Deepa Mehta

15. Cultivating Peace through Education: A Pedagogy of Hope and Resilience

Dori Lal and Lokanath Mishra

16. Integrating Socio-emotional Learning and Culture of Peace through Holistic Assessment: Insight from NEP 2020

Peeyush Kamal 

17. Barriers to Peace and Pathways to Transformation: Reimagining a Peaceful World

Sandip Kumar Bera, Mou Banerjee, and Lokanath Mishra

Biography

Lokanath Mishra is Professor and Dean, School of Education, and Coordinator, ITEP, at Mizoram University (a central university), India. He holds M.Sc. (mathematics), M.A. (economics), M.Ed., Ph.D. (education), and D.Litt. (education) degrees. A distinguished academician and researcher, Professor Mishra has contributed extensively to the fields of educational leadership, teacher education, peace education, and digital pedagogy. He has served as Director of the Faculty Development Centre (FDC) and Head of the Department of Education. With numerous publications and research projects, he continues to promote academic excellence, innovation, and values-based education at national and international levels.