Educação sexual: desafios e possibilidades nas práticas de ensino na educação infantil

Abstract

The interconnectedness between sexuality and an individual's holistic growth is widely recognized. However, there is still a prevailing resistance to the discussion of this topic, particularly in educational institutions. Many educators feel ill-equipped or uncomfortable when they approach the subject, the present work sought to understand the difficulties and possibilities of working on sex education in early childhood education. To gather the necessary information, a semi-structured interview was conducted with an educator from a public school located in Amargosa-BA. The results indicated that parents significantly impede the advancement of sex education in schools, along with insufficient preparation of educators. Consequently, it is urgent and essential for schools to create an environment where students and their families can engage in discussions and reflections on the importance of sex education. In addition, we emphasize the need for teacher training programs to incorporate sexuality studies and sex education into their curricula.