Preparation of the pre-service teacher to deliver comprehensive sexuality education: teaching content and evaluation of provision.
BMC Public Health
; 24(1): 1528, 2024 Jun 06.
Article
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| ID: mdl-38844886
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Despite the extensive benefits associated with the provision of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) within a school context, many initial teacher training programs inadequately prepare pre-service teachers to deliver this content. Programs that do provide such instruction do not routinely share details of their curriculum, syllabi, or evaluation data.METHODS:
This paper outlines the structure of an Australian undergraduate course for pre-service teachers that focuses on instruction in CSE. This course spans twelve teaching weeks, aligns with evidence-based principles for sexuality education, prioritises experiential learning and requires students to complete authentic, practical assessment tasks. Formative, process, and short-term impact evaluation data, based upon five years of delivery, are described.RESULTS:
Students completing this course reported statistically significant improvements in attitudes associated with CSE and comfort in facilitating all domains of learning (knowledge, attitudes, skills).CONCLUSIONS:
Positive process and short-term impact data provide strong evidence for the provision of CSE to pre-service teachers, regardless of future teaching speciality. Proposed amendments include the creation of a fully online tuition pattern and an expansion of content to incorporate other audiences, such as community-based educators.Mots clés
Texte intégral:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Éducation sexuelle
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Programme d'études
Limites:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Oceania
Langue:
En
Journal:
BMC Public Health
Sujet du journal:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Australie
Pays de publication:
Royaume-Uni