Discussion Post: Sexual Education
Teaching sex education can be challenging because of the breadth and range of possible topics, especially at higher grade levels. Review the following topics and write a paragraph long reflection for each topic, which includes (i) how comfortable you feel discussing each topic and (ii) how you can prepare yourself to teach each area.
• Reproductive anatomy and physiology (e.g., male and female reproductive systems, menstruation, nocturnal emissions)
• Sexual development (e.g., physiological development [puberty], psychological development, cultural and societal influences, sex roles)
• Human reproduction (e.g., fertilization and conception, prenatal development, pregnancy, childbirth)
• Family life issues (e.g., parent-child relationships, parenting skills, marriage, divorce, single parenting)
• Relationships and interpersonal skills, including decision making, assertiveness, and peer refusal skills
• Responsibility regarding sexual activity, including addressing abstinence and how to resist pressures to become prematurely involved in sexual activity
• Contraception and/or birth control
• HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections
• Sexual abuse and assault (e.g., date rape, incest, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment)
• Controversial issues (e.g., abortion, homosexuality, pornography)
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.