Sex Education in Secondary Schools20001Jennifer K. Harrison. Sex Education in Secondary Schools. Buckingham: Open University Press 2000. £50.00 hardback, £15.99 paperback

2000 ◽  
Vol 100 (5) ◽  
pp. 223-224
Author(s):  
Jennifer Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Open University

scholarly journals Implementing a whole-school relationships and sex education intervention to prevent dating and relationship violence: evidence from a pilot trial in English secondary schools

Sex Education ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 658-674
Author(s):  
Rebecca Meiksin ◽  
Rona Campbell ◽  
Joanna Crichton ◽  
Gemma S. Morgan ◽  
Pippa Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Relationship Violence ◽  
Whole School

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude about reproductive and sexual health among higher secondary school students in a taluk of Tamil Nadu

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3568
Author(s):  
Deivasigamani Kuberan ◽  
Rajan Rushender ◽  
G. Dinesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviour ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Reproductive And Sexual Health

Background: Many adolescents in higher secondary schools, who become sexually active, do so without accurate information about reproductive and sexual health. This lack of information can put them at risk of unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out among 464 secondary school going adolescent students of Chengalpattu Taluk using a structured self-administered questionnaire comprising questions to assess the knowledge on reproduction, contraception and HIV/STD and the attitude on sexual risk behaviour. The data was analysed using MS excel and SPSS. Descriptive statistics such as rate, ratio and proportions were calculated. Results: The average level of knowledge on reproduction, contraception and STD/HIV was 38.5%, 34.75% and 45.5% respectively. Only 18% gave correct response to questions “there is problem if a girl does not get period 14 years” and “it is dangerous to have intercourse during a girl’s period”. Majority of 80% knew pregnancy happens when sperm fertilizes ovum and 80.6% gave incorrect answer to question that “letting semen drip out of the female organ after sex prevents pregnancy”. Almost 50% were ignorant that it is possible to have more than one STD. As many as 42.5% agreed about having sex with several people for their age. Only 52% agreed to use condom if sexually active. 56.2% disagreed to popularity of boy or girl who has sexual intercourse. Conclusions: The students lack correct information about sexuality issues in general which could be due to insufficient sexual education by schools and parents. Hence it becomes essential to include reproductive and sex education programs in all higher secondary schools.  

SOME EXAMPLES OF TARGETS IN THE CURRICULUM Input Targets The school meets statutory requirements in the delivery and assessment of the curriculum: (Quotes from Ofsted, 1995, are from the Guidance on Inspection — page numbers are quoted from the version for secondary schools but are also in the versions for primary and special schools) • The curriculum meets statutory requirements to teach the subjects of the National Curriculum, religious education and sex education, where these apply (p. 78). • The governing body is monitoring pupil progress. • The curriculum displays breadth — all pupils come into contact with all areas of learning. • The curriculum displays balance — each area of learning is given appropriate attention. • The curriculum is relevant to the needs of all pupils. • The curriculum displays different kinds of provision for each pupil. • The curriculum displays progression for all pupils. • The curriculum displays continuity for all pupils. • The curriculum promotes pupils’ intellectual, physical and personal development and prepares pupils for the next stage of education, training or employment (ibid). • The curriculum provides equality of access and opportunity for pupils to learn and to make progress (ibid). • The curriculum meets the requirements of all pupils on the school’s Code of Practice special educational needs register (ibid). • The curriculum is planned effectively (ibid). • The curriculum is enriched by extra-curricular provision, including sport (ibid). • The curriculum includes, for pupils of secondary age, careers education and impartial guidance, drawing on the careers service (ibid). • There are effective systems for assessing pupils’ attainment (ibid). • Assessment information is used to inform curriculum planning (ibid).

2002 ◽  
pp. 62-62
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Curriculum Planning ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Code Of Practice

scholarly journals Sexual behaviour and attitudes among university students in Zagreb

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Majer ◽  
B Puškarić Saić ◽  
V Musil ◽  
R Mužić ◽  
N Pjevač ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
First Year ◽  
Continuous Education ◽  
Catholic University

Abstract Background Sexual behaviour of youth could have reproductive health outcomes with an impact on individual and general population health. The aim of this study was to determine sexual behaviour and attitudes among first year university students in city of Zagreb, Croatia. Methods Study included 298 first year students (61% of females) of Medical School University of Zagreb and 124 students (75% of females) of Catholic University of Zagreb in academic year 2017/2018. Data were collected by anonymous questionnaire School Health Survey, and analysed by descriptive statistics. Results Significantly higher proportion of Catholic University students have had sexual intercourse comparing to medical students of University of Zagreb (48% vs. 36%, P = 0.019). The age of first sexual intercourse for the most of students was from 16-18 years (73% of Catholic University students, and 79% of medical students). Contraception was always used among 54% of Catholic University students, and 67% of medical students, and never used among 11% and 4% of them respectively. Most of the students have gained information about human sexuality from the internet (26% of Catholic University students, and 30% of medical students), followed by friends (18%) and parents (11%) for Catholic University students, and television (25%) and friends (14%) for medical students. Most students expressed the attitude that sex education should be introduced in secondary schools (31% and 36%, respectively), followed by both, in primary and secondary schools (21%, and 30% respectively). Fourteen percent of Catholic University students and 7% of medical students thought that sex education should not be introduced to schools. Conclusions Results showed risky sexual behaviour of university students, especially Catholic University students, indicating the need of continuous education on reproductive health among youth. Key messages Results indicate the need of intervention and continuous education on reproductive health among university students in Zagreb, Croatia. Results showed insufficient use of contraception especially among Catholic University students indicating the need of education on reproductive health among medical and nonmedical students.

Sex Education in Secondary Schools

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-508
Author(s):  
B. Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sex Education
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