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Autor/inn/en | Housman, Jeff M.; Wilson, Kelly L.; Wiley, David C. |
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Titel | An Exploration of Participants' Experiences after Completion of an Extensive Workshop to Strengthen Sexuality Education in Texas Schools |
Quelle | In: Health Educator, 50 (2018) 2, S.17-25 (9 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 8756-5943 |
Schlagwörter | Sex Education; Workshops; Attitude Change; Evidence Based Practice; Faculty Development; Comprehensive School Health Education; Program Effectiveness; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Public School Teachers; Teacher Attitudes; Secondary Education; Texas |
Abstract | School-based sexuality education provides a means of disseminating valuable information about decision making and avoidance of risky behaviors that may result in an unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection; however, effective teacher training is required for efficacious sexuality education programs. The purpose of this paper is to describe changes in participants' perceptions and adoption of evidence-based sexuality education after attending a unique professional development opportunity for teachers of sexuality education using a Diffusion of Innovation Theory framework. Methods: A non-representative sample of 20 public school health education teachers (85% female) from across the state of Texas participated in the Sexuality Education Academy (SEA), and completed pre-, post-, and six-month follow-up Web-based surveys. Descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used to measure change in perceptions and adoption of evidence-based sexuality education. Results: Statistically significant changes were found between pre- and post-test scores in "relative advantage," "compatibility," "complexity," and "observability." At six-month follow-up, participants indicated increased advocacy for and implementation of evidence-based sexuality education practices. Conclusions: Teacher training can improve sexuality education teachers' understanding, confidence and effectiveness in delivery of evidence-based sexuality education within school settings. (As Provided). |
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Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2024/1/01 |