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1 – 1 of 1Chanonya Chaiwongroj and Khajornsak Buaraphan
This study explored the effectiveness of sex education lessons developed for six graders by the local community and experts.
Abstract
Purpose
This study explored the effectiveness of sex education lessons developed for six graders by the local community and experts.
Design/methodology/approach
Three lesson plans were developed based on a focus group discussion with students, parents, and teachers and then revised based on experts' feedback. The finalized three lessons were taught to 102 sixth graders in three different primary schools. Pre-test and post-test the students' sex education understanding was measured, and a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was used to measure overall sexual attitude and awareness. The participants engaged in a semi-structured interview after each lesson, supplemented with researchers' notes. Descriptive statistics and t-tests, and the comparative method were used to analyze quantitative and qualitative data, respectively.
Findings
The sex education knowledge of participants at the three schools improved significantly (p < 0.01) after completing the learning units. Students also expressed satisfaction with the media, activities, and discussions during these sex education classes. The created learning units improved students' sexual attitude and awareness.
Research limitations/implications
Further long-term follow-up studies are needed to determine if there is retention of knowledge, attitudes, and awareness.
Practical implications
There should be more sex education programs at the earlier primary school level, especially in risky regions. Compulsory sex education curriculum in primary schools needs to be adjusted for each school by using a constructivist approach.
Originality/value
This study is unique because it was designed to better fit a specific school’s context and the contents were adapted to be taught by a teacher with minimal training required.
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