Estrategias pedagógicas basadas en derechos humanos para fortalecer la convivencia escolar en estudiantes del grado séptimo de la institución educativa José María Carbonell (San Antonio, Tolima)

Abstract

This research, conducted at the José María Carbonell Educational Institution in San Antonio, Tolima (Colombia), addresses the issue of school coexistence from a critical and transformative perspective. Its main objective is to design and implement pedagogical strategies based on human rights to foster respect, tolerance, empathy, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts among seventh-grade students. The study follows a qualitative approach with a socio-critical perspective and adopts the Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology, which promotes collective reflection and the transformation of educational practices. Through the implementation of pedagogical workshops, students actively participated in processes of dialogue, cooperation, and the construction of agreements for respectful coexistence. The main findings highlight the recognition of human dignity, inclusion, and shared responsibility within school life. Results show meaningful changes in interpersonal relationships and in the appropriation of democratic values, confirming that human rights education is an effective path to building a culture of peace and coexistence in both school and community contexts.