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The voices of jordanian teachers untrained in conflict-sensitive pedagogy

Academic Journal Article by Aba Rashid, Radzuwan., M.Madanat, Hanan., Al-Smadi, Omar Ali., Mohamed, Misrah., Al Ramahi, Raed. in English (2025)
Teaching and Teacher Education, 153 (January 2025)

This study examines Jordanian teachers’ experiences navigating the complexities of teaching amidst the Israel-Palestine conflicts without receiving formal training in conflict-sensitive pedagogy. Through in-depth interviews, themes emerge, illuminating the challenges, practices, and perspectives of educators in conflict-affected classrooms. The teachers perceive significantly limited formal training in conflict-sensitive pedagogy among Jordanian teachers and express a pervasive disillusionment with educational authorities. However, they demonstrate proactive approaches, attempting to integrate war-related topics into their curriculum, promoting critical media literacy and fostering peaceful expression. This study provides a foundation for future research to explore practical pedagogical approaches and support mechanisms in conflict-affected contexts.

Keywords: Conflict-sensitive pedagogy; English language teaching; Israel-Palestine conflict; Jordan; Teaching practices