Sexual health education : a critical analysis of 'sex ed' teachers' feelings, attitudes and comfort levels
Although there are many studies on adolescent sexual behaviour, there is limited research on how teachers experience and understand their role as sexual health educators. In this study, thirty-one self-selected junior high (Grades 7, 8 and 9) teachers of sexual health education (SHE) across Newfound...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:9285 2023-10-01T03:57:36+02:00 Sexual health education : a critical analysis of 'sex ed' teachers' feelings, attitudes and comfort levels Morton Ninomiya, Melody E. 2008 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/9285/ https://research.library.mun.ca/9285/1/Ninomiya_MelodyE.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/9285/1/Ninomiya_MelodyE.pdf Morton Ninomiya, Melody E. <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Morton_Ninomiya=3AMelody_E=2E=3A=3A.html> (2008) Sexual health education : a critical analysis of 'sex ed' teachers' feelings, attitudes and comfort levels. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 2008 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:47:19Z Although there are many studies on adolescent sexual behaviour, there is limited research on how teachers experience and understand their role as sexual health educators. In this study, thirty-one self-selected junior high (Grades 7, 8 and 9) teachers of sexual health education (SHE) across Newfoundland and Labrador responded to a questionnaire aimed at better understanding their thoughts, feelings and comfort levels associated with 'sex ed'. Respondents gave valuable insight on available material resources, perceived support and objectives that shape school-based SHE. Results describe teachers of SHE, their perceptions and the curriculum resources they depend on to fulfill government-mandated objectives. This exploratory research uncovers several problematic issues: curriculum is grossly outdated; teachers are not provided with any specific training in sexual health; and, oppressive content and pedagogies are subtly at work. Educators need to examine how fear and discomfort has served to silence topics such as pleasure, desire, homophobia and gender identity. Thesis Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Newfoundland |
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Although there are many studies on adolescent sexual behaviour, there is limited research on how teachers experience and understand their role as sexual health educators. In this study, thirty-one self-selected junior high (Grades 7, 8 and 9) teachers of sexual health education (SHE) across Newfoundland and Labrador responded to a questionnaire aimed at better understanding their thoughts, feelings and comfort levels associated with 'sex ed'. Respondents gave valuable insight on available material resources, perceived support and objectives that shape school-based SHE. Results describe teachers of SHE, their perceptions and the curriculum resources they depend on to fulfill government-mandated objectives. This exploratory research uncovers several problematic issues: curriculum is grossly outdated; teachers are not provided with any specific training in sexual health; and, oppressive content and pedagogies are subtly at work. Educators need to examine how fear and discomfort has served to silence topics such as pleasure, desire, homophobia and gender identity. |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/9285/1/Ninomiya_MelodyE.pdf Morton Ninomiya, Melody E. <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Morton_Ninomiya=3AMelody_E=2E=3A=3A.html> (2008) Sexual health education : a critical analysis of 'sex ed' teachers' feelings, attitudes and comfort levels. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
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