As origens dos conflitos na educação básica: Líbano e Brasil

Abstract

The educational environment should be a space that provides "a world of opportunities." It should grant students the tools to grow, both cognitively and socially. However, we know that certain conflicts occur in these educational spaces. We can ask the following question: what are the origins of the conflicts present in Basic Education in culturally different countries? The objective of this dissertation was to investigate the origins of conflicts in Basic Education in Lebanon and propose changes for a school in Brazil. It will use a qualitative methodology, which includes document analysis, culture circles, and interviews with Lebanese people. The central concept that underpinned this dissertation was the concept of education for peace, promoting peace in a non-violent way. The main author for this research was Erik Van Ommering, who conducted research and wrote articles with which the author of this dissertation was in contact and communicated for an exchange of ideas. The research with Lebanese people was conducted in situ, in Lebanese territory. Data analysis was performed using content analysis. With the results obtained, an intervention in the Brazilian school was sought, focusing on solving possible conflicts that may occur. The main lessons learned were that wars, being temporary, create space for hope. This same hope becomes a fundamental tool to shape young people and adults, transforming them into "soldiers of peace" for a better world.