Canadian Museum for Human Rights: An opportunity to learn about ethics

Abstract

Considering the difficulties and challenges in promoting humanization in the educational context, we can see the relevance of non-formal educational spaces, such as museums, since they have the potential to raise awareness and deepen the integral formation of citizens, through an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach to school content. In this paper, we aim to present the only human rights museum in Canada, discussing, based on qualitative, descriptive and interpretive research, how certain strategies and activities can be used to teach ethics, especially in the Brazilian educational context. Finally, we discuss characteristics of this museum that contribute to enhancing the quality of education, aiming to form individuals capable of acting towards greater sustainability and socio-environmental justice.