Sequência didática para o ensino do conteúdo ciclo menstrual: uma experiência com alunos do 6º ano do ensino fundamental

Abstract

The aim of this study is to propose an instructional sequence for teaching the menstrual cycle. For this, the research was based on the guiding documents to education in elementary school National Curriculum Parameters (PCN) and Cross Cutting Themes. It also sought theoretical support about the concepts related to the menstrual cycle (FOX, 2007; Moore, Dalley, 2001; BERENSTEIN, 2001; Coutinho, 1996). This is a qualitative, interpretive nature. The work was developed in a state school education in the city of Ponta Grossa / Pr, with twenty-five students in the 6th grade of elementary school. Data collection occurred through photographic records, audio recordings, protocol of observation participant, records of activities. By applying the instructional sequence data were obtained (through a questionnaire in order to raise the students' preconceptions about the subject, about six modules that address various aspects of the menstrual cycle, and the final production, performed with application of a game). The results indicate that the activities developed during the implementation of the instructional sequence modules contributed to the restructuring of students' preconceptions about the subject as well as the acquisition of new concepts about the menstrual cycle, and provide a unique space for discussions about sexuality , providing opportunities for moments of discussion, exchange of experiences and ideas. In order to share the activities developed through this work, was prepared as a final product, a notebook containing the theoretical teaching of the menstrual cycle and didactic sequences, as well as the proposed activities and suggestions for material for diversification of classes.