Action Research as a Theoretical Field for Discussion of Sexual Diversity in the School Environment

Abstract

This work seeks to present notes on the possibilities, challenges and contributions of action research to the discussion of sexual diversity in the school space. To this end, some important aspects for data analysis were presented, namely: sexual diversity and education, action research and how this debate can contribute to teacher preparation in the school environment. The general objective of this research is to understand how the subject of sexual diversity is worked with teachers in basic education. Through the National Curricular Parameters, the school was included as a place to promote child and adolescent health and the introduction of sexual diversity in the form of a transversal theme. To better understand this topic, bibliographical research was used, highlighting the following authors: Louro, Candau, Barbier, Thiollent, PCN's, (National Curriculum Parameters), it was possible to conclude that the discussion on sexual diversity can be worked on in a better way, from continued training with teachers for better preparation for such an approach.