A EFETIVAÇÃO DA ABORDAGEM DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA POR MEIO DO ENSINO RELIGIOSO

Abstract

This research addresses Religious Education in Brazilian public schools, focusing on human rights as a philosophical basis, content and methodological strategy. The objective of this curricular component is to enable students to think critically and coexist respectfully with people of different beliefs. Secular education also encompasses the teaching of civic and ethical values based on universal principles of humanity, respect for human rights and equality of opportunity. In this regard, this study seeks to answer the question: how can Religious Education be taught in Elementary School, considering religious diversity and human rights? To this end, it is dedicated to understanding the legislation that legitimizes the existence of Religious Education in the school curriculum structure, as well as the challenges faced by teachers when addressing religious and human rights issues in the classroom. The specific objectives include: understanding the difference between fundamental principles and human rights and their importance for the construction of citizenship; trace the relationships between non-proselytizing Religious Education and the defense of human rights; discuss the training of teachers for Religious Education from a perspective of education for human rights. This research explored the role of Religious Education as an effective means of promoting human rights among students and, by extension, society. Furthermore, he discussed the need for teachers well prepared for this task, offering suggestions and recommendations to improve teacher training in Religious Education. This would be a significant step towards creating a more fair and equal society that respects human diversity.