However, our study showed that there is strong support for sexuality education on the part of students, teachers, principals and members of the community, and a persistent desire and enthusiasm among students to broaden their knowledge on a range of
sexuality education topics.
Even in the schools that teach a wider range of
sexuality education topics, many teachers lack the training to effectively handle them.
A wider range of
sexuality education topics should be integrated into life skills classes, and this subject should become an examinable part of the curriculum.
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Adequate training in the content, as well as in teaching methods and approach, of
topics related to
sexuality education is essential for teachers.
Since
topics are part of examinable subjects, coverage of the syllabus implies coverage of
topics related to
sexuality education.
According to standards set by the United Nations and other international agencies, comprehensive
sexuality education should cover a range of
topics, which fit into five categories identified by the study team: sexual and reproductive physiology; HIV / STI prevention; contraception and unintended pregnancy; values and interpersonal skills; and gender and sexual and reproductive rights.
If these
topics formed part of the compulsory curriculum and were examinable, this would necessitate their inclusion as a separate module in pre-service teacher training and might encourage more investment in in - service training on
sexuality education.
† † † The number of hours dedicated to
sexuality education was estimated using teachers» reports of the amount of time dedicated specifically to teaching any
topics related to
sexuality education (as defined in the study).
The study, conducted in 2015 in 78 public and private schools, found that three out of four surveyed teachers are reportedly teaching all the
topics that constitute a comprehensive
sexuality education programme.
Both groups reported having experienced some embarrassment regarding
sexuality education; and while most students were excited to learn about the
topics, teachers said some common challenges were a lack of resources or materials; a lack of time, training or knowledge; and student opposition.
Our study of 78 secondary schools, conducted in 2015, found that although three out of four teachers say they teach all the
topics that comprise a comprehensive
sexuality education curriculum, only two per cent of the students say they learned this material.
The study found that three in four surveyed teachers in the three counties report that they are teaching the full slate of
topics that constitute a comprehensive approach to
sexuality education.
Evidence suggests that while school may be an ideal setting for
sexuality education, many adolescents receive additional information about these
topics outside of the classroom.
While all surveyed schools teach
topics related to
sexuality education as part of the national curriculum, 43 % also teach the
topics as an extracurricular activity (Table 4.1).
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They provide a framework of the key concepts,
topics, and messages that all
sexuality education programs would ideally include.
Though youth report less formal
sexuality education (from schools, community centers, church, etc...) they consistently report (at least 70 %) talking with a parent about at least one sexual health
topic.1
We provide
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Six Newark schools, six community agencies and one college receive
sexuality education; 340 students participate in one - day workshops for teens: 50 physical
education teachers receive in - service training to prepare them for
sexuality education; four special parent workshops are held on the
topic «How to Tell Your Child About Sex.»
However, a new study finds many
sexuality education programs are not covering the full range of
topics that constitute a CSE curriculum.
Samantha is also on the faculty of the Institute for
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topics.
The guidance identifies the characteristics of effective comprehensive
sexuality education programmes, recommends essential
topics and learning objectives that should be covered in curricula for all learners, and outlines approaches for planning, delivering and monitoring comprehensive
sexuality education programmes.