Standards for Sexuality Education in Europe
Douban
A framework for policy makers,educational and health authorities and specialists
WHO Regional Office for Europe and BZgA
Sinossi
The “Standards for Sexuality Education” introduce the concept of holistic sexuality education and offer a concrete overview that shows which topics sexuality education in European countries should entail, ordered according to age groups.
They are meant to serve as a guideline for the introduction of a holistic sexuality education. They provide practical support and guidance for the elaboration of suitable curricula whilst also furnishing the arguments and rationale for the introduction of such a holistic sexuality education in each country. The Standards are based on a positive interpretation of sexuality which is regarded as a natural part of human development and a central aspect of human being throughout life. http://www.bzga-whocc.de/en/publications/standards-in-sexuality-education/
contents
Table of contents Preface 5
Part 1:Introduction 9
1.Background and purpose 9
1.1 Formal and informal sexuality education 10
1.2 Historical context of sexuality education in schools 11
1.3 Development of sexuality education in schools in Europe 12
1.4 Variety of sexuality education arrangements in Europe 13
1.5 Europe in a global perspective 15
1.6 Parallel international sexuality education initiatives 16
2.Sexuality,sexual health and sexuality education -definitions and concepts 17
3.Rationale for sexuality education 21
3.1 Core considerations for sexuality education 21
3.2 Psycho-sexual development of children 22
4.Principles and outcomes of sexuality education 27
5.Target groups and partners in sexuality education 28
6.How to deliver sexuality education -general framework and basic requirements 29
6.1 Seven characteristics of sexuality education 29
6.2 Competence of educators 31
Part 2:Sexuality education matrix 33
1.Introduction to the matrix 33
1.1 Background to the matrix 33
1.2 The importance of support structures 34
1.3 Why should sexuality education start before the age of four? 34
1.4 How to read the matrix 35
2.The matrix 37
Bibliography 51
A.References 51
B.Scientific literature on psycho-sexual development of children 54
C. Curriculums and educational books 58
D.Websites 60