Educational technology in the school context: strategy for health education in a public school in Fortaleza-CE

Abstract

This study addressed the use of educational technology as a strategy for health education among the teenagers in the school. Data collection occurred between April and May of 2007 in a public school in the city of Fortaleza-CE, through a cycle of four educational workshops held with 30 teenagers. The workshops had the intent to promote discussion / action from the participants on the themes: sexuality, gender, STD/AIDS and contraceptive methods. Study of research-action type of qualitative approach, backed by the pedagogical model of Paulo Freire. The results showed gaps in knowledge about the ways to infection by STDs and appropriate use of contraceptive methods. Another relates to issues of gender that seem to influence the quality of life of young people in the study. The use of educational technologies could arouse among adolescents, a rethink on the experience of sexual and reproductive health from the perceived vulnerabilities. According to the findings recommend that the activities of STD/AIDS prevention within the school, break with the vision heterossexist, normative and biological. In this context, the nurse should produce/readjust new technologies that support the educational process in health education, valuing the skills and aspirations of adolescents.