Journal of Advances in Education Research
Sex Education – Why Bother? The Contribution of a Sex Education Course in a Multicultural College for StudentTeachers
Download PDF (218.5 KB) PP. 47 - 58 Pub. Date: February 1, 2018
Author(s)
- Judith Lapidot Berman*
Gordon College of Education, Haifa, Israel - Esther Firstater
Gordon College of Education, Haifa, Israel
Abstract
Keywords
References
[1] Y. Harpaz (2010b), "Loss of education is also loss of sex education". Hed Hahinuch, vol. 84, no. 6, pp. 38-41 (in Hebrew).
[2] A. Zvieli-Efrat (2010). Secrets and fears – being LGBT in school. Hed Hahinuch, vol. 84, no. 6, pp. 82-84 (in Hebrew).
[3] D. Harrari (2010), "We will always think they are too young". Hed Hahinuch, vol. 84, no. 6, pp. 58-60 (in Hebrew).
[4] C. M. Meston, P. D. Trapnell and B. B. Gorzalka (1998), "Ethnic, gender and length of residency influences on sexual knowledge and attitudes". The Journal of Sex Research, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 176–188.
[5] C. M. Walcott, T. Chenneville and S. Tarquini (2011), "Relationship between recall of sex education and college students' sexual attitudes and behavior". Psychology in the Schools, vol. 48, no. 8, pp. 828-842.
[6] K. Kukulu, E. Gursoy and G. A. Sozer (2009), "Turkish university students' beliefs in sex myths". Sex Disability, vol. 27, pp. 49-59.
[7] R. M. Noland, M. A. Bass, R. S. Keathley and R. Miller (2009), "Is a little knowledge a good thing? College students gain knowledge, but knowledge increase does not equal attitude change regarding same-sex sexual orientation and gender reassignment surgery in sexuality courses". American Journal of Sexuality Education, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 139-157.
[8] A. Ben Ari (1998), "An experiential attitude change: Social work students and homosexuality". Journal of Homosexuality, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 59-71.
[9] H. Cao, P. Wang and Y. Gao (2010), "A survey of Chinese university students' perceptions of and attitudes towards homosexuality". Social Behavior and Personality, vo. 38, no. 6, pp. 721-728.
[10] N. Sakalli-Ugurlu (2001), "Effects of social contact with homosexuals on heterosexual Turkish university students' attitudes towards homosexuality". Journal of Homosexuality, vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 53-62.
[11] D. W. Riggs, K. Webber and G. R. Fell (2012), "Australian undergraduate psychology students' attitudes towards trans people". Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychology Review, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 52-64.
[12] C. Perez-Testor, J. Behar, M. Davins, J. L. Conde-Sala, J. A. Castillo, M. Salamero, E. Alomar and S. Segarra (2010), "Teachers' attitudes and beliefs about homosexuality". The Spanish Journal of Psychology, vol.13, no. 1, pp. 138-155.
[13] G. Shilo (2009),"Social work students' attitudes towards homosexuality". Hevra veRevacha, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 455-481 (in Hebrew).
[14] Z. H. Sumer (2014), Gender, religiosity, sexual activity, sexual knowledge, and attitudes toward controversial aspects of sexuality. Available http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10943-014-9831-5
[15] A. Ayalon (2006), Attitudes towards sex and sexuality. Available: http://www.midgam.com/article.asp?ArticleId=12 (in Hebrew).
[16] R. O. De Visser, A. M. A. Smith, J. Richters and C. E. Rissel (2007), "Associations between religiosity and sexuality in a representative sample of Australian adults". Archives of Sexual Behavior, vol. 36, pp. 33-46.
[17] B. E. Whitley, C. E. Childs and J. B. Collins (2011), "Differences in black and white American college students' attitudes toward lesbians and gay men". Sex Roles, vol. 64, no. 5, pp. 299-310.
[18] K. T. Ahrold and C. M. Meston (2010), "Ethnic differences in sexual attitudes of U.S. college students: Gender, acculturation and religiosity factors", Arch Sex Behavior, vol. 39, pp. 190-202.
[19] B. M. King (2012), "The need for school-based comprehensive sexuality education: Some reflections after 32 years teaching sexuality to college students". American Journal of Sexuality Education, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 181-186.
[20] UNESCO, (2009), International technical guidance on sexuality education. Available: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001832/183281e.pdf
[21] Y. Harpaz (2010a), "A sex dilemma". Hed Hahinuch, vol. 84, no. 6, pp. 6 (in Hebrew).
[22] J. Corngold (2013), "Introduction: The ethics of sex education". Educational Theory, vol. 63, no. 5, pp. 439-442.
[23] J. M. Chonody, S. F. Rutledge and D. C. Siebert (2009), "College students' attitudes towards gays and lesbians". Journal of Social Work Education, vol. 45, no. 3, pp. 499–512.
[24] R. Ingham and S. Mayhew (2006), "Research and policy in sexual health", in Promoting Young People's Sexual Health: International Perspectives. Routledge, pp. 209-225.
[25] E. Rohaan, R. Taconis and W. Jochems (2012), "Analysing teacher knowledge for technology education in primary schools". International Journal of Technology and Design Education, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 271-280.
[26] A. Zakeri and M. Alavi (2011), "English language teachers' knowledge and their self-efficacy". Journal of Language Teaching and Research, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 413-419.
[27] T. J. Wyatt (2009), "Pre service educators' confidence in addressing sexuality education". Teacher Education and Practice, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 43-63.
[28] WHO-World Health Organization (2002), The world health report reducing risks, promoting healthy life. Available: http://www.who.int/whr/2002/en/
[29] P. Iyer and P. Aggleton (2013), "Sex education should be taught, fine… but we make sure they control themselves: Teachers' beliefs and attitudes towards young people's sexual and reproductive health in a Ugandan secondary school". Sex Education, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 40-53.
[30] I. Gursimsek (2010), "Sexual education and teacher candidates' attitudes towards sexuality". Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 81-90.
[31] L. Rojas-Guyler and K. A. King (2007), "Sexuality education among Latinas: Experiences, preferences, attitudes and risk behavior". American Journal of Sexuality Education, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 25-41.
[32] K. Abu-Baker, A. Rekhal and A. Biadse-Ashkar (2012), "Teachers' and parents' attitudes towards sex education: Age and culture differences", paper presented at the 8th research conference at Academic College of Emek Yezreel, Israel (in Hebrew).
[33] A. Weissblei (2010), Sex education in the education system. Jerusalem: The Knesset, Research and Information Centre. Available: http://www.knesset.gov.il/mmm/data/pdf/m02462.pdf (in Hebrew).
[34] M. E. Kite and K. Deaux (1986), "Attitudes toward homosexuality: Assessment and behavioral consequences". Basic and Applied Social Psychology, vol. 7, pp. 137-162.
[35] A. Zahalkah (2007). From traditionalism to openness, intra-cultural. Hevra veHinuch, 38(in Hebrew). Available: http://www.itu.org.il/?CategoryID=1150&ArticleID=8881
[36] J. K. Davidson, N. B. Moore and K. M. Ullstrup, K. M. (2004), "Religiosity and sexual responsibility: Relationships of choice". American Journal of Health Behavior, vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 335-346.
[37] L. Edwards, R. Fehring, K. M. Jarrett and K. Haglund (2008), "The influence of religiosity, gender and language preference acculturation on sexual activity among Latino-American adolescents". Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 447-462.
[38] C. H. Zaleski and K. M. Schiaffino (2000), "Religiosity and sexual risk-taking behavior during the transition to college". Journal of Adolescence, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 223-227.