Module 2 Worksheet Sex Education Curricula PDF

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Module 2 Worksheet: Sex Education Curricula

A. Imagine you’re developing a sexual education class for high school students in your area. What would be your two primary learning goals in each of these areas? Give concrete examples and provide nuanced connections to course material when applicable. 1. Anatomy/Physiology a. My first primary learning goal would be to provide diagrams of male and female reproductive systems so students are able to understand where everything is located, determining why they are located in specific areas. b. My second primary learning goal would be to explain the processes and responses (physically, psychologically, and emotionally, as well as pleasure) of these specific parts within those reproductive systems, allowing students to learn about the functioning of these systems. 2. Intimate/Sexual Violence Prevention a. My first primary learning goal would be to educate students on the types of intimate/sexual violence that they, or someone else, may encounter. Therefore, they would fully be able to acknowledge if something is considered wrong. b. My second learning goal would be to teach methods to prevent intimate/sexual violence from occuring, including reaching out for help whether it is the individual, or someone they know, is a victim. 3. HIV/STI Prevention a. My first primary learning goal would be to educate students on the different types of STIs, including HIV, so they better understand this type of risk. This may include symptoms, for example. b. My second primary learning goal would be to discuss methods to help prevent STIs, like condom use. 4. Pregnancy Education a. My primary learning goal would be to educate students on different methods of contraception and how they work/are used, like the birth control pill or IUDs. b. My second primary learning goal would be to discuss the stages of pregnancy and all that occurs during these stages, and even after (postpartum). For example, I’d discuss all the physical, psychological, and emotional feelings within these months.

B. Suggest one additional topic area that you would include in your curriculum, and explain (in 2-3 sentences) why you would include it. What would be your two learning goals? Another topic I would like to include in my curriculum would be sexual orientation and sexual identities. My first primary learning goal would be to discuss the different types of orientation and identities, and what they encompass. My second primary learning goal would be to allow students to understand the relationship/romantic aspects within each type, as well as sexual behavior.

C. Based on the article “Sexual Health Education in Wisconsin and the United States: Current Issues & Future Possibilities,” Link here: Sexual Health Education (WH 141146) is your curriculum “abstinence-only”, “abstinence plus”, “comprehensive”, or “sex positive”? Why do you categorize it this way? My curriculum would be considered “comprehensive” because within the STI/pregnancy prevention topics, students will understand how abstinence is the best form of prevention. However, it is also important to explore other outlets, if they, or someone else, chooses not to be abstinent. Therefore, they will dive deeper into learning about other methods of prevention and obtain full knowledge of the reproductive organs, intimate/sexual relationships, the stages within pregnancy, sexual orientation/identities, etc. Within these topics, they will understand different options, programs, and values that are applicable. (Koepsel) D. Regardless of your one additional topic, how can you use what you learned in the Queering Sex Ed podcast to inform your curriculum (i.e., what are the overall benefits of Queer and Trans* Inclusive Sex Education Program)? How does Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's chapter "Sexuality" continue to inform your curriculum even further, particularly given the many intersections of identity and how that manifests in sexuality in diverse ways? Something that I learned in the Queering Sex Ed podcast that would be a great addition to my curriculum would be to teach students about communication and how it relates within sexual partners and sexual behavior. Students will feel more comfortable communicating about sex, and all that comes with it, as well as learning techniques to communicate with others. It is not always a comfortable topic for many people, so this topic will encourage students to step out of their comfort zone and discuss any questions or concerns they may have. Normalizing conversations about sex could be very powerful and helpful for many people. It is beneficial for individuals to insert experiences, opinions, and emotions to provide a better learning environment. They will be able to acknowledge other people’s history in an accepting, non judgemental way. Communication is also extremely important when discussing matters like consent and other boundaries. (Sara C 2017) Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s chapter “Sexuality” could also help in the curriculum, especially within the sexual identity and sexual orientation category. Kendi discusses how sexuality and racism intersect, providing more information on sexual behavior and preference. Kendi connected both sexuality and racism when discussing matters like queer racism/ antiracism and Black feminism which are important topics to further educate my students on. I would connect the ways in which sexual identities/orientation and race create sexual diversity and provide a sexual equality basis in how I teach. (Kendi)...