Sexual health education : a critical analysis of 'sex ed' teachers' feelings, attitudes and comfort levels
Thesis (M.Ed.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2008. Education Includes bibliographical references (leaves 129-142) 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...
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ftmemorialunivdc:oai:collections.mun.ca:theses4/153113 2023-05-15T17:23:34+02:00 Sexual health education : a critical analysis of 'sex ed' teachers' feelings, attitudes and comfort levels Morton Ninomiya, Melody E. Memorial University of Newfoundland. Faculty of Education Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador; 2008 vii, 188 leaves Image/jpeg; Application/pdf http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/153113 Eng eng Electronic Theses and Dissertations (99.67 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Ninomiya_MelodyE.pdf a2700018 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses4/id/153113 The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries Sexual health--Study and teaching (Middle school)--Newfoundland and Labrador Sex educators--Newfoundland and Labrador--Attitudes Sex instruction for teenagers--Newfoundland and Labrador Text 2008 ftmemorialunivdc 2015-08-06T19:22:36Z Thesis (M.Ed.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2008. Education Includes bibliographical references (leaves 129-142) 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. Text Newfoundland studies University of Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Digital Archives Initiative (DAI) Newfoundland Canada |
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Thesis (M.Ed.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2008. Education Includes bibliographical references (leaves 129-142) 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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