Not afraid to talk about sexualityThe Let's Learn to Love Program aims to transmit the beauty and depth of human love and sexuality, with a comprehensive and formative approach for teachers. During the 2023-2024 school year at the Francisco de Vitoria University, the program impacted almost 30,000 people, of which 23,000 were children and adolescents.
This work is based on the conviction that young people are looking for answers and guidance to channel their emotions and desires to love and be loved. To accompany them on this path requires educators who are prepared, willing to dialogue and share an enriching vision of affectivity and sexuality.
Objectives
The Aprendamos a Amar program promotes the development of healthy self-esteem and personal awareness in young people, fostering emotional management skills in their interpersonal relationships. Through clear and objective training, based on respect, dignity, commitment and human love, it raises awareness of the importance of true love as a fundamental pillar of the family and society.
In addition, it promotes critical thinking in the face of cultural and media messages about affectivity and sexuality, offering students the tools to reflect and make decisions with their own criteria.
Methodology
The methodology of the program is based on the adaptation of the contents to the vital moment of each student. It offers a comprehensive approach that not only addresses the biological dimension of sexuality, but also its affective aspect, helping young people to understand and manage their emotions in order to make responsible decisions.
The Aprendamos a Amar Program is developed through a participatory, reflective and experiential methodology, in which students take an active role in their learning. With a comprehensive approach adapted to each educational stage, it employs various strategies such as group dynamics to encourage dialogue and emotional expression, case studies that strengthen personal criteria, and the use of audiovisual material to analyze media messages and promote critical thinking. In addition, it offers personalized accompaniment and tutoring, providing students with close support in their personal and emotional development.
The role of parents
In addition, Aprendamos a Amar works in close collaboration with families and educational centers, reinforcing their role as fundamental agents in affective-sexual education. Its commitment is to generate spaces for dialogue and reflection, respecting the diversity of needs and realities of the different groups.
each educational community.
Through the sessions, students are invited to share their concerns with their parents, thus strengthening the family bond.
Each training is preceded by a session designed to present the content of the workshop and to provide parents with tools for
Target audience
The program is designed to involve the entire educational community: families, teaching staff and students. Its long-term approach allows the contents to be adapted according to the specific needs of each center and the training impact to be monitored.
The program incorporates the family as an essential pillar, from the 3rd grade of kindergarten to high school and vocational training. The program offers a wide range of workshops and training courses on topics such as self-esteem, mental health in adolescents, prevention of toxic relationships and addictions, among others.
One of the most enriching formats is that of parent-child workshops, which promote
dialogue and communication about love and sexuality, creating a space of trust and understanding.
The workshops for students last four hours and are designed to accompany young people at each stage of their development. Through a participatory environment, they are encouraged to share their concerns and find answers together with their peers and educators.
Contents
The Aprendamos a Amar method is based on the formulation of questions that invite reflection. Affective-sexual education is a process that evolves according to the age and maturity of the students.
In Infants, self-esteem is worked on through the workshop El Elefante Maxi (The Maxi Elephant). In Primary, topics such as the value of the body, the expression of affection, self-care and the protection of privacy are introduced, preparing children to face the onset of puberty.
In Secondary School, young people explore the importance of love and affective expression. Interpersonal relationships, the importance of respect and self-knowledge are addressed. A key aspect is to accompany them in understanding their identity in a world that often trivializes sexuality. They are encouraged to reflect on authenticity in their relationships and the meaning of true love.
In high school, sexuality is explored in depth as a dimension that goes beyond immediate pleasure. The construction of solid relationships based on respect and commitment is promoted, helping young people to differentiate between external influences and their own criteria on affectivity.
Training of Trainers
Many schools choose to train their own teachers to provide this education directly. To this end, the program offers specialized support through the Aprendamos a Amar Consultancy. In addition, it offers training of trainers in classroom and online modalities, with an international reach in more than 30 countries and 800 students enrolled in its flagship course: Expert in Affective and Sexual Education.
Director of Institutional Relations of the Instituto Desarrollo y Persona.
