Análise das percepções dos pais, alunos e professores sobre a abordagem de conteúdos de educação sexual nos manuais do ensino básico em Moçambique: caso da Escola Básica Tunduru

Abstract

This paper analyzes the Perceptions of Parents, Students and Teachers on the Approach to Sexual Education Content in Basic Education Manuals in Mozambique, taking the case of Tunduru Basic School. The choice of the theme lies in the weak structured and culturally sensitive approach to sexual education in elementary education, which generates resistance and difficulties in its respective implementation. The methodology used was qualitative, with the data collection technique being semi-structured interviews with parents, students and teachers, in addition to the documentary analysis of the National Education System, Strategic Education Plan 2020-2029. Electronic research also served as support for the work. The research was based on the content analysis technique and the results show that, although the three groups (parents, students and teachers) recognize the importance of sexual education, there are significant barriers, such as the lack of training in sexual education for teachers, the absence of adequate teaching materials and resistance on the part of parents for cultural reasons. Students, in turn, expressed interest in learning more about the subject, but reported little exposure to this content in the manuals. The conclusions indicate that, for sexual education to be effective, a joint effort between schools, families and the government is necessary. Recommendations include teacher training, parental awareness and review of textbooks.(TRADUÇAO NOSSA)