Creating Classrooms of Peace in English Language Teaching (ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series)

Creating Classrooms of Peace in English Language Teaching, part of the ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series, explores how English language classrooms can become spaces for empathy, inclusion, and social harmony. It presents practical approaches for teachers who wish to integrate peacebuilding principles into language education, fostering both linguistic competence and human connection.

The book argues that English language teaching is not only about communication but also about cultivating respect, understanding, and cooperation among learners from diverse backgrounds. Drawing on research in intercultural communication, critical pedagogy, and peace education, it demonstrates how teachers can create environments that promote collaboration rather than competition.

Case studies and classroom examples illustrate how lessons in reading, writing, speaking, and listening can engage students with global issues, conflict resolution, and ethical dialogue. Each chapter provides strategies for addressing prejudice, building trust, and empowering learners to express themselves with compassion and confidence.

Combining theoretical depth with practical insight, the book offers frameworks for reflective teaching and curriculum design that align language learning with values of justice, equity, and peace. It encourages educators to view their classrooms as microcosms of a more peaceful and inclusive world.

Creating Classrooms of Peace in English Language Teaching is an inspiring and essential resource for teachers, researchers, and teacher trainers who believe that education can be a powerful force for social transformation through the shared language of English.