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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
social sciences
Promoting peaceful coexistence in conflict-ridden Cyprus: Teachers' difficulties and emotions towards a new policy initiative
Teaching and Teacher Education, Volume 27, No. 2, Year 2011
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Description
The present paper looks at teachers' perceptions of difficulties and emotions about a recent policy initiative in the Greek-Cypriot educational system to promote peaceful coexistence. This policy initiative by the government sparked strong emotional reactions. This paper provides an in-depth understanding of the intersection between tensions at the larger socio-political landscape and teachers' emotional readiness to deal with this policy initiative. To do so, the paper draws on the findings of a quantitative and a qualitative study conducted during the end of the 2008-2009 school year. Possible implications are discussed for educational policy and teacher education. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Zembylas, Michalinos
Cyprus, Nicosia
Open University of Cyprus
Charalambous, Constadina
Cyprus, Nicosia
Open University of Cyprus
Charalambous, Panayiota
Cyprus, Nicosia
Open University of Cyprus
Statistics
Citations: 63
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.tate.2010.08.015
ISSN:
0742051X
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Approach
Qualitative
Quantitative