Evaluation of the implementation of sexual education in schools in Algarve - the perspective of educational actors responsible for health education/sexual education

Authors

  • Liliana Paulos Universidade do Algarve
  • Sandra T. Valadas Universidade do Algarve

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21814/rpe.7736

Keywords:

Sexual Education, Evaluation, Implementation, Coordinators, Teachers, Director

Abstract

A case study was performed under the interpretative/qualitative paradigm, with the main objective of evaluating the implementation of Sexual Education (SE)in the Algarve region (Portugal). We interviewed eight Health Education/Sexual Education (HE/SE) coordinators and one director of acluster of schools (CS). Our results showed that all CS have integrated SE intheir educational programs and that CS that are located in areas with fewer residents followed the legal recommendations more strictly. Each CS has designated a specific teacher to coordinate HE/SE and one CS did not have a supporting office. Natural Sciences were identified as the more active subjectin SE. The increment and consolitation of knowledge was mostly performed ona preventive approach. The little support from the Ministry of Education and Science and the lack of training and experience, as well as the discomfort of teachers were identified as constraints in the implementation of the SE process.

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Published

2015-12-04

How to Cite

Paulos, L., & Valadas, S. T. (2015). Evaluation of the implementation of sexual education in schools in Algarve - the perspective of educational actors responsible for health education/sexual education. Portuguese Journal of Education, 28(2), 155–181. https://doi.org/10.21814/rpe.7736

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Artigos

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