SEXUAL ORIENTATION: CURRENT CHALLENGES AND PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Keywords: sexual orientation, sexuality, pedagogical practices.
ABSTRACT
Sexuality is an extremely important aspect in human formation, and its thematic is part of the daily lives of students whether they are discussed or not within schools. Being well informed and advised about this subject can make all the difference in the life of children and adolescents. The objective of this research was to analyze, from the perspective of public-school educators in Campo Novo dos Parecis-MT, how the cross theme “sexual orientation” has been integrated into pedagogical practices. This is a qualitative research, developed in cooperation with educators from public schools, using documental data collection and semi structured interviews. The empirical material was analyzed following Bardin’s Content Analysis methods.
This study, until this moment, presents some preliminary data, such as that teachers have a commitment to work within schools, although there is some professional unpreparedness before students manifestations, and the talks and information passed on are, generally, based on common sense. Teachers have also complained about the lack of attention given by the family on children education and school life. Furthermore, it is believed that scientific knowledge strengthens the action and interaction with students.