Psychology: Research and Review
Table 3 Example of program scope and sequence from the Long Live Love sex education program for adolescents (Schaalma et al., 1996)
Lessons and Goals | Practical Applications |
|---|---|
Lesson 1: To Increase knowledge and to change risk perceptions | Inquiry teaching Classroom discussion Exercises to apply the information that is provided (e.g., making an information brochure, completing a quiz, interviewing peers) Teachers lecture and experts give information in print |
Lesson 2: To change attitudes about condom use and safer sex in general | Classroom discussion on the basis of a homework assignment addressing facts about AIDS and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention Role-model stories in print material covering attitudes about safe sex and problems with practicing safe sex Classroom discussion on the basis of statements about practicing safe sex (students respond to statements orally or in writing) “Paper-and-pencil”-subgroup discussion |
Lesson 3: To strengthen values, social influences, and communication skills regarding the prevention of AIDS and STIs | Homework assignment requires students to respond to situations addressing social pressures (“What would you do when ....”) Classroom discussion subsequent to homework Teacher-delivered information about the process of social influence (didactic approach or inquiry teaching) Peer models discussing safe sex and telling about their attitudes, values, and experiences by means of dramatized videotape and subsequent classroom discussion about videotape modeling |
Lesson 4: To enhance students’ self-efficacy regarding negotiating and condom use skills | Homework assignment on buying condoms Subsequent classroom discussion about buying experiences Demonstration and practice of condom use on fingers Video-animation of adequate condom use Interactive videotape showing peer models negotiating real-life troublesome situations and subsequent classroom discussion |