Peace Education in the Denver Public Schools. A Study of Social Studies Classes in Grade 7. Peace Education Miniprints No. 78.

This miniprint summarizes a study of the status of the teaching of peace themes in the Denver (Colorado) Public Schools. The intent was to analyze and provide recommendations for the development of peace education. The research methods included observations, interviews, and examination of curricular materials. Social studies departments in the schools were contacted to find the teachers who teach about peace. Twenty 7th grade classes were observed. Interviews were conducted with 20 teachers, 15 students, and 10 peace specialists. The intent was to study peace themes by examining how teachers and textbooks present issues and how students react, and by examining these data in the context of the views of peace education specialists. (RJC)