Pedagogía Social y pedagogía escolar para la paz en las instituciones educativas y comunidades vulnerables de la región Caribe Colombiana

Abstract

The purpose of the research presented in this paper is to analyze the community and scholar conflict phenomenon in the Caribbean coast of Colombia and the formative needs of vulnerable educational communities. The research was made with a Mixed-Method approach, using and applying different techniques, instruments and strategies from qualitative and quantitative methods like surveys to a 344 sample (teachers and educational community), 7 focus groups and 35 interviews to families and social agents. The results and discussion shows a descriptive analysis linked to the main needs and problematic situations of (a) the social community linked to vulnerability: unemployment, violence and lack of social coverture (basic services covered by the government: supplies, housing, etc.) and (b) the educational community: social mediation in schools with the families and social entities; poverty and economic inequality and participation and engagement of public entities with education. The conclusions are focused on the action priorities and guidelines to develop proposals (based on the perceptions observed) to build a culture of peace in the Caribbean Region of Colombia. These Guidelines would turn into educational and sociocultural mediations (between the communities and the school).