Conflitos no contexto escolar: estratégias de monitoramento em busca de uma cultura de paz

Abstract

Conflict can be defined as a situation in which two or more parties are in disagreement, that is, contrary to interests, values and/or thoughts. It can be seen in society as a result of the absence of positive social references, and their implications in the school context can be a reflection of social causes. However, we know that school is a diverse and multicultural environment which tends to enlarge conflicting situations between the various groups that make up the school. On the other hand, learning to live together and deal with conflicts in this context may help in the formation of citizenship toward a culture of peace. Thus, this study aims to analyze the conflicts in the school environment with the purpose of helping in the practice of conflict mediation. The research is documented in field - qualitative/quantitative analysis, in which the participants were teachers, students and employees of a public school of Bayeux City in Paraiba state. The instruments used to collect informations were analysis and participatory observation. The occurrences were grouped into physical, patrimonial and psychological/verbal aggression . It was found that the rate of conflicts is greater in the 6th year, which may indicate that transition from primary 1 and 2, and the cultures originated from other schools. The occurrences were decreasing from 6th to 9th, to the point of the latter does not show any record. This research sparked the need to seek services training for managers, teachers and technicians of the institution, as well as integrated actions that benefit the community, so that teachers can deal with conflicts in order to stimulate a culture of peace and non-violence.