A orientação sexual integrada ao estudo do corpo humano: (re)estruturando conhecimentos em uma escola municipal de Sebastião Leal - PI

Abstract

Sexuality is a relevant subject that covers different age groups. It is a theme that brings with it frequent doubts and, when debated, acts as a motivating element for various learnings. We know that because it allows the study of the human body, the discipline of Sciences should function as a precursor fan for Sexual Orientation.This work aims to verify the students’ sexuality knowledgeof in the 8th year of elementary school, based on the content prescribed in the textbook used by the students and linked to the thematic axis "Sexual Orientation" provided in the PCN's. Sexuality is a pertinent subject that covers different age groups, bringing doubts and, when debated, acts as a motivator for various learnings. The work execution took place through field research with students from the 8th grade of elementary school at a municipal school located in Sebastião Leal city, Piauí city. The study was conducted through meetings in the classroom, in which, concomitant to human bodystudy, subjects such as: body care, affectivity, contraceptive methods, pregnancy and abortion were discussed. Thus, it was possible to realize that the construction of an information environment related to sexual orientation, as well as an expansion of the study of the human body, becomes relevant and should be treated with greater attention in this stage of schooling. Therefore, through the execution of this work, it was possible to verify that the parents have been absent regarding the orientation about sexuality. The school has also neglected sexuality subjects and, for this reason, the students showed many doubts about sexuality and related themes. Thereby, it is evident that both parents and the school need to be responsible for sexuality discussion with youthful population.