Education and Conflict Resolutions

Abstract

This paper looks at the fundamental role of education in conflict resolution.  The human person is a social animal, who interact/relate with one another, to be fully human. In interacting, there is conflict and education creates a conducive environment to meeting the emotional, social, and intellectual needs of diverse groups of individuals. The emphasis on education and conflict resolution is based on the fact that peace and education are inseparable aspects of civilization. In other words, no civilization is truly progressive without education and no education system is truly civilizing unless it is based on the universal principles of peace. Education enhances the acquisition of the worthwhile values, knowledge and development of attitudes, skills, and behaviors to live in harmony with oneself and with others. This paper provides a critical examination of educational systems, exploring its impact on global development. It therefore concludes that with education, the human mind is trained and shaped, thereby bringing about peace and harmony in the society.