Data Literacy and Peace Education: Teachers' Understanding of Data in Colombia's Cátedra de la Paz

• In Event: Teaching as Peace Education Praxis for the Historically Marginalized

Abstract

Being able to think critically and learn with data is an essential competence in the 21st century, particularly in Colombia, a country where the concept of being a citizen is changing rapidly as a result of the end of a decades-old violent conflict. This study is focused on teachers’ view of data in a peace education course and the challenges they face when integrating it in their teaching practices. Data was collected from 45 secondary school teachers through a qualitative survey, of which 10 were subsequently interviewed. Results show teachers different perceptions, uses and challenges when integrating data into their practices. Findings highlight the need to promote data literacy for peace education and making reliable data sources available for teachers.

Author

• Esteban Morales, The University of British Columbia