Institute For Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education - Methodology

Methodology

The organization analyzes textbooks according to the following criteria :

  1. "Is the data given accurate and complete?"
  2. "Are illustrations, maps, and graphs up-to-date and accurate?"
  3. "Are the achievements of others recognized?"
  4. "Are equal standards applied?"
  5. "Are political disputes presented objectively and honestly?"
  6. "Is wording likely to create prejudice, misapprehension, and conflict?"
  7. "Are the ideals of freedom, dignity, and fraternity being promoted?"
  8. "Are the following needs being emphasized: international cooperation, elaboration of common human ideals, advancement of the cause of peace, and enforcement of the law?"
  9. "How are other peoples, religions, and communities perceived? Are they recognized, accepted as equal, and respected? Or are they presented in a stereotyped and prejudiced way?"
  10. "Does education foster peace? Does it support a peace process? Is there room for improvement?"

According to the organization's website, criteria one through eight were recommended by UNESCO experts.

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