ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATOR AND ADMINISTRATOR'S PERCEPTIONS ON TEACHING COMPREHENSIVE SEXUAL EDUCATION IN THE VALDOSTA CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM Público
Chastang, Percy Lee (2011)
Published
Abstract
Teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and the
initiation of sexual
activity present serious threats to the health status of
adolescents in Valdosta, Georgia.
These health outcomes are associated with a variety of behavioral
risk factors and carry
great implications for the life trajectory of young people affected
by them. Sexuality
education has been recognized as an effective method in providing
adolescents with
knowledge and skills that promote decisions and behaviors
supporting prevention of
these and other negative health outcomes for teens. The degree of
controversy associated
with sexuality education has contributed to barriers and knowledge
gaps concerning other
influences and factors that possibly impact the effectiveness of
sexuality education and
adolescent health education. Therefore, it is worthwhile to explore
the
attitudes and opinions of school administrators and educators as it
pertains to the teaching
of comprehensive sexuality education in the Valdosta City School
system.
This research project was centered on a fusion of information and
feedback from
a literature review of previous studies, a survey of school
personnel, and key informant
interviews. Forty-two administrators and educators employed
participated in a survey designed to elicit perceptions on their
knowledge, understanding, preference, capability, and comfort on
teaching comprehensive sexual education. Inaddition, the survey
sought to gather opinions on content-based topics and
appropriate
grade levels at which subject matter should be introduced.
Study participants distinctly expressed that they felt less
comfortable and capable
with teaching comprehensive sexuality education compared to the
abstinence only
approach. However, there was a clear consensus on the preference of
the comprehensive
sexuality education approach in providing for the learning needs of
adolescents. There
was also agreement that the middle school grade levels offered the
best time period for
introduction of the majority of the related subject matter.
Overall, administrators and
educators expressed a perception of being inadequately prepared to
effectively teach
comprehensive sexuality education. As a result, the conclusions and
implications focused
on the need for further research and increased opportunities for
training and awareness on
behalf on all stakeholders with an interest in providing the best
learning opportunities for
adolescents to achieve positive health outcomes.
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Background 1
Problem Statement 2
Theoretical Framework 4
Purpose Statement 5
Research Questions 5
Significance Statement 6
Definition of Terms 8
Chapter 2: Review of Literature 10
Introduction 10
Contextual Considerations 11
Instructional Considerations 12
Administrator & Educator Influences 14
Previous Research & Findings 15
Public Health Implications 18
Summary 20
Chapter 3: Methodology 22
Introduction 22
Background 22
Population and Sample 23
Research Design 24
Instruments 25
Data Analysis 26
Limitations and Delimitations 26
Summary 27
Chapter 4: Results 28
Knowledge and Understanding 28
Comfort Level 30
Capability Level 31
Religious, Personal, & Moral Objections 32
Teaching Methods 33
Parental Option Clause 34
Introduction of Curriculum Content 34
Chapter 5: Implications and Conclusion 36
Introduction 36
Summary 36
Limitations 38
Conclusions 39
Implications 40
Recommendations 41
References 43
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