Answer to Question #210735 in English for Sinenhlanhla Zama

Question

How can you apply the concept " sexuality education " in classroom

Answer 1

Sexuality education refers to teaching about human sexuality, including intimate relationships, human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexually transmitted infections, sexual activity, sexual orientation, gender identity, abstinence, contraception, and reproductive rights and responsibilities. Sexuality education can be applied in the classroom in two different ways. It can be taught in the classroom as a stand- alone subject or integrate the lessons into the core subjects. For example, during a science lesson, learners may be required to know how a germ can move from one person to another. The teacher can use STIs or HIV as an example of a germ and then ask learners to suggest how a young person could protect themselves from the stated germs.

In a social development class, learners can be tasked to carry out an investigation into social reasons for a problem. They can do their research about harmful practices that aid the spread of HIV, STIs and unwanted pregnancies.

Age is an important factor that will shape how you educate sex to your learners. One should use age- appropriate information while teaching sex education to help ease worries and discomforts when handling sensitive topics like sex. The teacher should allow learners to feel positive and confident as they learn and ask questions.