IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PEACE CHAIR IN COLOMBIA: ANALYSIS OF THE PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGES TO TRANSCEND THE SYMBOLIC DIMENSION.

Abstract

This essay focuses on the Chair of Peace (Cátedra de la Paz) as its central theme, emphasizing the key elements required for its effective implementation. It is guided by the question: Which elements should be considered in the implementation process of the Chair of Peace so that it becomes a genuine commitment to peacebuilding in society, rather than a merely symbolic or regulatory exercise within the educational system? To address this question, a documentary review was conducted using major databases such as Redalyc (Network of Scientific Journals from Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, and Portugal), Dialnet (Portal for the Dissemination of Spanish Scholarly Production), and Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online). The inclusion criteria established that the publication date range would be between 2022 and 2025. Priority was given to articles addressing the role of educational institutions, the peacebuilding and reconciliation mechanisms implemented, and the creation of action pathways to assess the effectiveness of institutional discourses on the Chair of Peace in relation to the persistent challenges of violence and conflict within school communities. It is concluded that the implementation of the Chair of Peace in Colombia must transcend its normative character through the articulation of critical, experiential, and context-based pedagogical approaches. The key elements to be considered include strengthening teacher training, incorporating restorative practices, fostering active participation of educational communities, and linking curricular content to territorial realities.