I have learned many new things from this course, and I am confident that they will be very useful in the future. Since I am trying to complete the course within a short time and the school has not opened yet, I have not had the opportunity to apply these ideas in a real classroom. However, I plan to start practicing and being more aware of these concepts in the coming academic year.

One of the most impactful topics for me was education in settings of conflict and displacement, especially the VPLP framework (victim, perpetrator, liberator, and peacebuilder). This lesson was very eye-opening. It helped me understand that education is not neutral, it can play different roles depending on how it is delivered.

As a teacher, this made me reflect on my own practice. In the future, I want to be more aware of the type of education I provide and ensure that it does not contribute to harm or reinforce negative thinking. I want to avoid being a “perpetrator” through my teaching, even unintentionally.

I also understand that applying this approach may be challenging at first. Students may feel confused when they are asked to look at history or social issues from multiple perspectives, especially if they are not used to this kind of thinking. However, I believe that over time, this approach will help them become more open-minded and thoughtful.

In the long term, I hope my students can move beyond simple understanding and develop into individuals who think critically and act with empathy moving toward the roles of liberators and peacebuilders.

For the coming academic year, my goal is not only to teach academic content but also to help build a peacebuilder mindset in my students.