OLLI101651 - Peace Education Program
Course Description
Peace Education Program
Instructor: Sue Smith & Sandy Fried
Day of the Week: Wednesdays
Dates: Feb 5 – April 9 (no class March 5)
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Online via zoom
The Peace Education Program consists of a series of video-based workshops that help people find their own inner strength and personal peace. Each hour long workshop features video excerpts of renowned author Prem Rawat’s inspiring presentations on one of ten themes: Peace, Appreciation, Inner strength, Self-awareness, Clarity, understanding, Dignity, Choice, Hope and Contentment. The facilitated reflection time, participant discussions, workbook activities (the digital workbook is provided,) and reading materials provide variety, making them fun and adaptable. The Peace Education program is sponsored by The Prem Rawat Foundation, and has been presented in over 80 countries, in many settings, from schools, universities, health care settings, veterans groups, community centers, and correctional institutions.
Maximum: 20
Instructor Bio: Susan Smith is a volunteer for the Prem Rawat Foundation and is a facilitator of its signature Peace Education Program in the Philadelphia area. As part of her interest in personal development and inner peace, she was one of the founders of the Delaware Valley Resource Group, a not-for-profit peace organization. Her commitment to personal development and peace has persisted throughout her life and has influenced her unique perspective and approach to her professional career as a teacher and musician. Susan received a Bachelor of Music in Flute from Indiana University, and a Master of Music from Temple University where she subsequently earned her professional teaching license in K-12 music. A teacher of vocal, instrumental and string music, she retired from the Collingswood, NJ schools as an elementary music teacher and still teaches privately.
Instructor Bio: Sandy Freid is a professional facilitator and a proponent of personal peace. She has facilitated the Peace Education Program in the Philadelphia area, as well as facilitating many Personal Growth Circles over the years. She is also a counselor in private practice. Her work as a school counselor in Philadelphia, her work with groups, and her private practice, give her skills that she offers as a volunteer for the Peace Education Program. Sandy received her BS in Education from Temple University and her Master of Education from Villanova University.
Course Outline
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