Perspectivas de los docentes en formación para segundo nivel de enseñanza respecto a la educación sexual

Abstract

The following investigation aimed to establish future schoolteacher´s perspectives on sexual education, in view of it as a transversal axis (mainstreaming process) on education for teenagers. Considering the existing relation between teacher`s training processes and educational goals achievement, the study focused on teacher’s perspectives about sexual education as a transversal objective. Methodologically, the approach of this study was qualitative and phenomenological. Data collection process was based on focus groups with students from educational careers from Universidad de Cuenca (2017-2018 period). There were three sessions with eight participants each. The information was analyzed through a thematic analysis. Data analysis was carried out through a process of coding of answers that allowed to conclude that future teachers perceive their role towards providing Sexuality Education in a restricted manner. In addition, they manifest training needs with respect to the approach and teaching strategies of Sexual Education that, beyond a biological approach, allows approaching this subject from multidimensional perspective.