Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction : The learning environment -- The culture of peace : Brief history of the concept of a culture of peace -- The declaration -- Resolution adopted by the general assembly -- Programme of action on a culture of peace -- Eight action areas from the UNESCO's manifesto on the culture of peace -- Foster a culture of peace through education -- Promoting sustainable economic and social development -- Report of the united nations conference on environment and development -- Promoting respect for all human rights -- Declaration of human rights -- Declaration of the rights of the child -- Ensuring equality between women and men -- Fostering democratic participation -- Advancing understanding, tolerance and solidarity -- Declaration of principles on tolerance -- Supporting participatory communication and the free flow of information and knowledge -- Promoting international peace and security -- Classroom management and activities to support learning environment that enhances the culture of peace : Creative discussion of issues -- Artistic expressions of opinion -- Stories to tell using the appreciative inquiry (AI) principle -- 10 things we can do to contribute to internal, interpersonal, and organizational peace -- Steps for mediation -- Active listening involves -- Ways of de-escalating conflict or possible violence -- Think win/win -- Bibliography.