Teacher Training Organisations and Their Preparation of the Pre-Service Teacher to Deliver Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the School Setting: A Systematic Literature Review

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  • Author(s): O'Brien, Heidi (ORCID O'Brien, Heidi (ORCID 0000-0003-0697-7122); Hendriks, Jacqueline (ORCID Hendriks, Jacqueline (ORCID 0000-0002-1177-8980); Burns, Sharyn (ORCID Burns, Sharyn (ORCID 0000-0002-1551-2805)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning. 2021 21(3):284-303.
  • Publication Date:
    2021
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Information Analyses
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      20
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
      Elementary Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Sex Education; Preservice Teacher Education; Comprehensive School Health Education; Teacher Education Programs; Foreign Countries; Elementary Secondary Education; Best Practices; Teacher Competencies; Interpersonal Relationship; Values; Sexuality; Gender Issues; Violence; Safety; Well Being; Health; Human Body; Birth; Course Content; Barriers; Teaching Methods
    • Subject Terms:
      United Kingdom; Australia; United States
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/14681811.2020.1792874
    • ISSN:
      1468-1811
    • Abstract:
      This study explored the extent to which organisations responsible for initial teacher training, prepare pre-service teachers to deliver comprehensive sexuality education in schools. Five electronic databases were searched to identify publications that reported the provision of CSE training for pre-service teachers. Methodological quality was appraised using The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses. Descriptive analyses were conducted to summarise the scope of pre-service teacher preparation. Twenty-two documents, primarily from the UK, Australia and the USA were identified for review. Overall, information regarding training in comprehensive sexuality education for pre-service teachers is limited. The review identified wide variability in training content and positioning in primary and/or secondary programmes as either core or elective requirements. Current provision does not appear to align with international and best-practice guidelines in most instances. Further research and greater transparency regarding the preparation of pre-service teachers to deliver comprehensive sexuality education is recommended to identify and prioritise best-practice holistic teaching concepts to improve teacher and student outcomes.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2021
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1292161