BULLYING AS A SOCIOSCIENTIFIC ISSUE: WAYS TO RECONSTRUCTING NARRATIVES IN THE SCHOOL CONTEXT OF THE PUBLIC STATE SCHOOL NETWORK OF RIO GRANDE DO NORTE
KEYWORDS: School violence. Bullying prevention. Action research. Scientific literacy
Bullying is characterized by a continuous, repetitive aggression, with characteristics of persecution by the aggressor against the victim. Although they are known and exploited in the school environment, cases of violence have increased, hence the importance of thinking about more effective strategies. Since it is a socio-scientific issue, it is interesting to stimulate debate and reflection among the different actors involved in this problem to discover new paths in the search for more effective solutions. The problem of this study is to discover how an action research, which involves the collaboration of students, educators, school community, administrative body of basic education and researchers, considering the different perspectives and experiences, can foster educational actions with potential for positive guidance, in a robust and effective way, the school culture in relation to bullying, without aspiring to increase the perception and increase the incidence of cases, and in the attitudes and practices of prevention and intervention? The general objective is to develop a didactic intervention, workshop, as a measure to prevent and combat bullying in the school environment. This research was carried out between 2022 and 2024, in three state schools, ninth grade, final phase of elementary school and second year of high school. The research focus group is made up of effective professionals from the State Department of Education, sociologist, social worker, historian, psychologists, student and teacher representatives from the schools, in addition to the researcher and advisor.Based on the results, it is suggested that the materials and methodologies developed during the workshop be incorporated into the schools' pedagogical protocol and applied by teachers, with the support of the State Center for Education and Human Rights (NEEPDH). This approach will allow the work to continue, expanding the scope of the reflections and practices constructed, and strengthening the culture of respect and inclusion in the school environment. According to the discussions/debates, it was perceived that there is a need for more structured practices that address both social and family factors and the ongoing training of educators. The proposal therefore sought to promote effective awareness-raising and intervention actions in schools, aligned with the local reality and based on the discussions and analyses carried out in the focus group.