Sex ed, Dutch schools, cultural heritage, and the facts
Thanks to the Fulbright Commission Distinguished Awards in Teaching program, I was able to dig into the sticky subject of how schools can provide improved education on adolescent sexual development. My inquiry was inspired by my work--as a "trusted adult" I became all-too-familiar with the misunderstandings, traumas, and lack of awareness that my students had about their own relationships and development.
Since most adults shy away from discussing the topic, it's hard for teens to find support and information.
In trying to figure out how I could respond to the needs of my students, I learned that the Dutch have the best sexuality education results and programs in the world. The Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching allowed me to study their approach, the scientific literature, and the cultural context around sexuality education in the Netherlands.
I won´t say I´ve solved the problem, but I have drawn a few conclusions.
Below you´ll find a few of the pieces I have been working on.
It´s a work in progress!
Since most adults shy away from discussing the topic, it's hard for teens to find support and information.
In trying to figure out how I could respond to the needs of my students, I learned that the Dutch have the best sexuality education results and programs in the world. The Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching allowed me to study their approach, the scientific literature, and the cultural context around sexuality education in the Netherlands.
I won´t say I´ve solved the problem, but I have drawn a few conclusions.
Below you´ll find a few of the pieces I have been working on.
It´s a work in progress!
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