Direitos humanos como desafios para a escola contemporânea : um estudo sobre o conhecimento e a aplicabilidade em três escolas públicas

Abstract

This research has as its main focus the human rights and aims to analyze the knowledge of the students and the involvement of the educators in Integrated Units: Minister Henrique de La Roque, Criança Esperança School and Integrated Unity Dr. Paulo Ramos. On this subject the study at hand also analyzes the difficulties related to the applicability of human rights in these educational places, promoting discussions to arouse a critical consciousness both in students and educators for citizenship and walking towards a more democratic society. In order to achieve that, a questionnaire was elaborated from scratch and applied to students and teachers alike, not to mention the informal conversations had with the heads of the previous mentioned schools aiming at diagnosing the obstacles that may impose any difficulties in the process of guaranteeing these human rights. This research is based upon the theoretical reference of multiculturalism in education on Western societies and its relation with the constitution of citizenship as a right, highlighting the struggles and achievements of the minorities. It also analyzes the difficulties shown within the role of a teacher and the importance of the resumés and projects that address important subjects in these educational environments. It is expected, though this research, to clarify the importance and necessity of knowing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which will help in understanding the teaching and learning dilemma and how important this understanding becomes when solving conflicts, being the majority of them, critical to the well being of the group inside and outside the classroom.

Date of Award	2016
Original language	Portuguese
Supervisor	Maria Neves Leal Gonçalves (Supervisor)