RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY EDUCATION

Overview

In this subject you will explore a number of key topics specific to Relationships and Sexuality Education, including gender and sexual identity, diversity and inclusion in relation to sexuality, the sexual health of individuals, sexual ethics, respectful relationships and consent. Major approaches to teaching Relationships and Sexuality Education in primary … For more content click the Read more button below.

Major approaches to teaching Relationships and Sexuality Education in primary and secondary schools are examined and critiqued. You will develop your own evidence-based pedagogical positions in relation to Relationships and Sexuality Education, using their positions to inform and design teaching and learning experiences against relevant elements of Health and Physical Education curricula.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Kellie Sanders

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Identify, describe and explain a range of issues and perspectives related to the development of gender, sexual identity, relationships and positive sexual health.

Critically reflect on concepts and issues raised in the subject and their implications for students and young people in educational contexts.

Use research evidence to critically examine various approaches to Relationship and Sexuality education.

Use evidence to justify and plan learning experiences for Relationships and Sexuality Education relevant to the Australian and Victorian Curricula.

Utilise and review professional, community and industry supports to broaden teaching knowledge and practice and to improve student learning in Relationships and Sexuality education.

Articulate a professional and pedagogical position in relation to the Relationships and Sexuality components of the Health and Physical Education curriculum.

Learning activities

Online classes

Online learning modules

Independent study and research

Academic writing

Handbook