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Welcome!Welcome to the website that's all about teaching sexual health!
The purpose of this website is to enhance excellence in teaching, by providing effective sexual health education background and delivery methods, current lesson plans and activities, and comprehensive resources.
Our philosophy reflects the approach to sexual health education embodied in Health Canada’s (2008) Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education. The Guidelines are based on the principle that sexual health education should be accessible to all people and that it should be provided in an age appropriate, culturally sensitive manner that is respectful of an individual’s right to make informed choices about sexual and reproductive health. [1]
The foundation of teachingsexualhealth.ca is based on a theoretical framework which integrates three well-known models: Comprehensive School Health, Resilience Theory, and Social Learning Theory.
More information can be found on our "How & Why" section on this website.
1]
Alexander
McKay,
Sexual Health Education in the Schools:
Questions and Answers.
The Sex Information and Education Council of
Canada , Toronto, Ontario./The Canadian
site areas
This site has a wealth of information on:
Lesson plans correspond with the curriculum outcomes for Alberta Education’s Program of Studies. Throughout, there are notations that help teachers address the various spiritual, cultural and gender issues of students. In addition, the website offers lesson plans for students of differing abilities (special needs).
As a user of this website, you have permission to use (display or print) the information for your own professional, non-commercial use, provided the information is not modified. If you reproduce any material for classroom use, please ensure that the author is noted on the handout.
To access the handouts and other learning materials mentioned in the lesson plan, you can do so by clicking on the relevant title in the material list at the beginning of each lesson plan. This will link you to each handout separately.
about usOur Mission Our mission is to help teachers and
educators achieve excellence in teaching sexual health. About the Website teachingsexualhealth.ca is an innovative website developed by Alberta educators and health professionals. The website offers up-to-date, evidence-based information and strategies for teachers and educators in four main areas: How To Teach, Lesson Plans, Teacher's Lounge and Resources. It is based on a theoretical framework that incorporates the Resilience, Social Learning and Comprehensive School Health models.
Teachers have access to on-line specialist in sexual health who will assist them with curriculum and student classroom questions. The “How To Teach” section provides information, tools and strategies to help teachers prepare for sexual health education. The website includes provincial community agency resources, audiovisual material recommendations, illustrations, statistics, updates and links to other relevant websites.
While the website is devoted largely to teachers and educators, parents
and students are provided with resources, information and links that
supplement their understanding and knowledge of healthy sexuality. Our Philosophy Our philosophy reflects the approach to sexual health education embodied in Health Canada’s (2008) Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education. The Guidelines are based on the principle that sexual health education should be accessible to all people and that it should be provided in an age appropriate, culturally sensitive manner that is respectful of an individual’s right to make informed choices about sexual and reproductive health. [1]
We believe that sexual health education honours the self-worth and dignity of the individual and does not discriminate against race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethno-cultural background or disability. Education in sexual health needs to be structured so that attitudinal and behavioural changes arise out of informed choice. Effective sexual health education encompasses a lifespan approach, providing information, motivational support and skill-building opportunities that are relevant to people at different ages and stages in their lives. It instils awareness of the impact of one's own behaviour on others, stressing that sexual health is an interactive process that requires respect for the self and others.
[1]
Alexander McKay,
Sexual Health Education
in the Schools: Questions and Answers.
The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada , Toronto, Ontario.
The Canadian
Our History In 1998 the Sexual and Reproductive Health branch of Calgary Health Region (now part of Alberta Health Services) conducted a survey with teachers from the Calgary Board of Education. The survey showed clearly that teachers were eager to access resources that would help them increase their knowledge and confidence in teaching sexual health. They asked for:
In the spring of 2001, seed funding was obtained from Alberta's Health Innovation Fund to develop an interactive, sexual health education website for teachers. Serving as an exemplar of community and inter-Ministerial collaboration, teachingsexualhealth.ca was initially made up of a partnership involving the assistance of several organizations related to sexual and reproductive health and education within Alberta. Over the next 2 years, more than 100 dedicated teachers, health educators, parents and students worked together to develop this innovative, evidence-based website.
In January 2005, a new provincial steering committee was formed to develop and market the website to a provincial level.
In April 2010, the website was realigned with Alberta Health Services provincial Health Promotion, Disease, and Injury Prevention (HPDIP) department. The website is maintained by the provincial Sexual & Reproductive Health team.
Funding for the project
is provided
by Alberta Health & Wellness and Alberta Health Services.
Provincial Steering Committee
Members/Partners
The original Steering Committee (2001 – 2004) consisted of:
We would like to thank the following people and agencies that helped to create this website. Their presence allowed for a truly collaborative approach, and one that has significantly enriched the website.
Contact Information You can contact us by emailing contact@teachingsexualhealth.ca or by calling 403-943-6724.
Our mailing address: teachingsexualhealth.ca Sexual & Reproductive Health Health Promotion, Disease and Injury Prevention 10101 Southport Rd. S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2W 3N2
the framework
The foundation of teachingsexualhealth.ca is based on a theoretical framework which integrates three well-known models: Comprehensive School Health, Resilience Theory, and Social Learning Theory.
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TERMS OF USE To the best of our ability, teachingsexualhealth.ca has referenced any material that has been used or adapted from other sources.
As a user of this website, you have
permission to use (display or print) the information for your own
professional, non-commercial use, provided the information is not
modified. If you reproduce any material for classroom use, please ensure
that the author is noted on the handout. If you modify information for use
with students you shall be fully responsible for any consequences
resulting from such use. None of the resource may be republished or
re-disseminated in any manner without the prior written consent from the
webmaster, other than for classroom use as outlined above. The teachingsexualhealth website offers recommendations and activities to promote excellence in teaching sexual health. These recommendations/activities are based on the latest research and theory in the area of sexual health education and consultation with teachers, educators, and administrators. Nevertheless, users of this website are encouraged to review all material before presenting it to students to ensure that the resources and approaches complement your school/agency policies/philosophy, and your students unique learning needs.
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