Heritage

8 heritage for peace and reconciliation | manual for teacherContents• to build confidence in teachers when covering topics about underwater culturalheritage and its importance for peace, remembrance and reconciliation• to assist teachers in effectively integrating local initiatives on the Centenary ofthe First World War and underwater cultural heritage in the curriculum• to furnish teachers with learning activities, examples of best practices, teachingsuggestions and examples that stimulate both the commemoration of the FirstWorld War through the example of underwater cultural heritage, and innovativereflections on peace, reconciliation, human rights and tolerance today.The manual consists of four chapters and three annexes. Every part is given a specificcolour.First World War underwater cultural heritage and the UNESCO 2001 ConventionThe first chapter provides background information on the underwater cultural heritageof the First World War and on the UNESCO Convention on the Protectionof the Underwater Cultural Heritage. The maritime components of the First WorldWar and the various threats from today’s world to its heritage are also explained. Itelaborates on the thematic cornerstones of the UNESCO Convention, such as heritageprotection and cooperation between States. Finally, it establishes the connectionbetween the subject of the Convention, submerged heritage, and reconciliation andpeace education. Materials supporting this chapter are found in Annex II.Peace and heritage education: where to start?The second chapter offers a framework to teachers who wish to organize a project. Thischapter can be applied to underwater cultural heritage, but also to other domains ofheritage and peace education. The items discussed in this chapter are: the reasons for aproject, pedagogical goals, the teaching process and educational perspectives.Assessment points for peace education based on heritageThe third chapter provides advice that ensures that projects are of high quality. Theassessment points are: (1) Knowledge and insight, (2) Empathy and solidarity, and(3) Reflection and action. Teaching tips, options and examples of best practices areoffered and teaching limitations indicated.