Diseño de una estrategia de educación sexual infantil dirigido a los niños y niñas de octavo de básica Escuela 21 de Abril. Riobamba. Septiembre 2013 – febrero 2014

Abstract

The first phase of this research work is descriptive with a transversal cut. A survey was applied in order to identify the children's socio-demographic feactures , their knowledge about sexuality, their behavior towards sexuality, and access to information about sexuality. This information was the basis to determine the needs of children's sexuality development. The main results show children between 11 and 16 years of age, mostly girls, who know very little about sexuality, and basic concepts such as: higiene, physical and emotional changes, gender identification, and issues of sexual reproductive health. When inquiring these children's about their sexual behavior a great percentage of them had inappropriate reactions. When inquiring them about different aspects of the sexuality they have learned from their, their usual response is “rarely” ore ven “never”; therefore, this indicates that their parents have not been the first to educate about this topic. This is also evidence that de children have not had any other source of information on the topic. The educational needs which were identified fostered the design of a strategy of Sex Education. It became tangible with the handbook called “Looking ofter my sexuality” wich has four education sections. Each one of the sections lasts approximately one or two hours. A ludic and dynamic methodology has been included.