As infecções sexualmente transmissíveis - IST: uma proposta de sequência didática com abordagem investigativa para alunos do ensino médio

Abstract

Sexuality is inherent, healthy and desirable in human life, however, it is necessary to be careful about its practice. Young people and adolescents start their sexual life at an earlier age, and often without using condoms. In addition to the risk of early pregnancy, there is the possibility of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), whose number of cases is increasing among young people and adolescents. It is up to the school to look for ways to try to change this reality. OBJECTIVE: To develop and discuss the possible contributions to the teaching-learning process of a didactic sequence proposal on the topic of sexually transmitted infections, emphasizing prevention and health promotion, through an investigative approach linked to digital information and communication technologies (TDIC). METHODOLOGY: In conducting the research, a qualitative and quantitative approach was used, with a sample group of 39 students, aged 16 - 21 years, from the 3rd grade of High School, from a Piauí State School of Regular Education, in the year 2020. The sample group was divided into two groups, group I (G1) and group II (G2), with 19 and 20 students, respectively. Using a didactic sequence, with an investigative approach, linked to the use of TDIC, this work was divided into 4 stages, comprising 8 classes. Being that G2 participated in all stages, while G1, only in stages 1, 3 and 4, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire process was carried out with the help of TDIC. Thus, the 4 stages are: I - the application of the diagnostic activity and the problem-issue; II - Discussions and dialogues on the subject. III - Conducting video classes; IV - Application of the final questionnaire and presentation of the final product. RESULTS: Both groups showed improvements in performance, with G2 showing more significant values than G1. Regarding the investigative approach, the students presented satisfactory results on the teaching-learning process on the theme, demonstrating the development of their autonomy and protagonism, looking for ways to encourage the adoption of preventive habits against STIs, allowing a reflection on the possible use the didactic sequence, as well as its scope, limitations and importance in the educational process.