A alteralidade e a conquista da paz

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the meaning of the notion of Alterity from the point of view of the teaching self-image of elementary school teachers. To approach the topic that is directly related to Religious Education, the research to be carried out will have a qualitative approach due to the discipline working with a universe of meanings, beliefs, values and attitudes, which correspond to a deeper space of relationships, of the phenomena that they cannot be reduced to the operationalization of results. As a source of research an autobiographical narrative of a teacher of elementary school. The approach to the theme, Alterity and the conquest of a society based on the principles of peace, has as a reference the answers to questions about the notion of the principle of teaching alterity. And how issues related to human diversity occur and are treated in the Teaching Institution. and the issues of the practice of intolerance underlying them. The research seeks to support, through theoretical assumptions, the relevance of the theme for the construction of a humanly sustainable society. That would be achieved through recognizing, valuing and welcoming the unique and diverse character of the human being; assign meaning to life through the "me" and the "other" and the us in a society. The school environment is a privileged space for providing students with the opportunity to reflect on themselves and the environment in which they live, their living space. Thus making their educators' understanding of the topic indispensable. Through the teacher's speech, it can be seen that this concept of Alterity is not introjected by the teachers. Making it necessary for educational institutions to include in their teaching projects. Understand that human rights ensure the exercise of citizenship by promoting a culture of peace. Religious education is an integral part of the basic education curriculum and helps students to build their personal meanings of life, based on values and ethical principles and citizenship. Making Alterity a key concept to be understood and aggregated. Thus, the school becomes a mediating institution for these conflicts in search of the dreamed society of peace.