Section outline

  • About this course

    human body and development 

    According to WHO "adolescence is one of the most rapid phases of human development. While adolescents experience similar biological, cognitive and psychosocial developmental processes, the timing and influence of these processes depend on both individual characteristics and the environments in which they live, learn, play and work".

    Håvard Bjelland, Norwegian Church Aid

    Ground Rules

    Before introducing lessons on reproductive health, it is important to create a safe space for adolescents and young people to share their ideas and openly discuss sensitive topics by establishing rules of behaviour and communication in the group. If ground rules have been developed prior to the reproductive health lessons, a learner should review the rules to make sure that the following issues are addressed:

    • Confidentiality: Information shared in the group will remain there and will not be repeated or discussed outside the group.
    • Respect: Participants will respect other’s opinions and experiences even if they are different from their own.
    • Openness: Participants will be open and honest, but never talk about someone else’s private life by giving names or identifying the person in the story.
    • Non-judgmental approach: It is acceptable to disagree with another person’s opinion, but not to judge or put down another person.
    • Right to pass: Those participants who do not want to share their feelings and experiences have the right to “pass” and not be part of discussion.

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    TOPICS

    1. Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
    2. Reproduction
    3. Puberty
    4. Body Image

     

  • Curriculum

  • Quiz

  • Facilitator resources

    • This guide is grounded in the original CSE Guidance (UNESCO, 2018) and is informed by literature review of several other resources that have proved valuable in delivering CSE content to adolescents globally. The overall goal articulated in this manual is to create a positive and comprehensive educational programme that helps students gain knowledge, values and skills to lead sexually healthy and responsible lives.

    • This documents will be used to inform good practice and support CSE trainers and facilitators in conducting trainings for adolescents and young people on Compressive Sexuality Education. Each topic has a complete lesson plan, selected training methodologies and evaluation methods. Trainers and facilitators will be able to adopt suggested methodologies to their context and national regulations around CSE.