Educação para sexualidade na educação infantil: desafios e possibilidades nas práticas pedagógicas de professoras do Colégio de Aplicação - EEBAS/UFPB

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the theoretical and practical approaches related to sexuality education within the school environment, based on field research conducted at the Colégio de Aplicação of the Federal University of Paraíba (Basic Education School – EEBAS). The research focused on the challenges and possibilities in the pedagogical practices of sexuality education in the daily life of Early Childhood Education. The study drew on post-structuralist theoretical frameworks concerning the historical constructions of childhood and sexuality, addressing issues related to teacher training and practice in Early Childhood Education from the perspective of sexuality education. A qualitative approach was adopted, using narrative interviews conducted with three teachers from CAP-EEBAS. The narratives reveal that themes of sexuality circulate in the school environment, particularly in discussions about sexual abuse prevention and body care. However, the teachers' statements highlight significant challenges, such as the conservatism present in school culture and the lack of appropriate teaching materials for addressing the topic. These factors limit the potential for more impactful sexuality education within the context of Early Childhood Education.