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• Title:Sexuality education : theory and practice / Clint E. Bruess, Elizabeth Schroeder.
  
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• Author/Creator:Bruess, Clint E.
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Schroeder, Elizabeth.
  
• Published/Created:Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2014]
  

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  • Location:EDUCATION LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: HQ56 .B73 2014
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Sex instruction--United States.
  Sexual ethics--Study and teaching--United States.
  Sexual health--Study and teaching--United States.
  
• Edition:Sixth edition.
  
• Description:xiv, 312 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9781449649272 (pbk.)
  1449649270 (pbk.)
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 Introduction to Sexuality Education
  1. Sexuality, You, and the Learner
  Traditional and Contemporary Concepts of Human Sexuality
  Complexity of Human Sexuality
  Sexuality, Personal Well-Being, and Interpersonal Relationships
  Sexuality and the Life Cycle
  Human Development and Issues of Sexuality
  Developmental Rates and Sequences
  Masturbation
  Sexual Orientation, Behaviors, and Identity
  Latency
  Nocturnal Emissions and Orgasms
  Single Versus Partnered
  Aging
  Our Sexual Uniqueness
  Note About This Text
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  2. Foundations for Sexuality Education
  Sexuality Education Goals and Objectives
  Multifaceted Definition of Sexuality Education
  Traditional Reasons for Sexuality Education
  Sound Reasons for Contemporary Sexuality Education Programs
  Sexuality in History
  Prehistoric Times
  Eighth Century BCE-Fifth Century CE
  Fifth Century-Fifteenth Century
  Fifteenth Century-Sixteenth Century
  Seventeenth Century-Eighteenth Century
  Nineteenth Century
  Twentieth Century-Twenty-First Century United States
  History of Sexuality Education
  Current Trends in Sexuality Education
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  3. Controversy
  Background arid Tactics of Movements Against Sexuality Education
  Background of Sexuality Education Opposition
  Who Is the Opposition?
  Typical Tactics of Sexuality Education Opponents
  Characteristics and Stages of Attacks by Opponents
  Other Concerns About Sexuality Education
  Countering Arguments Against Sexuality Education
  Defense Against Attacks by Opponents
  Public Meetings
  Logical Heads Prevail
  Contemporary Controversies
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  4. Understanding Yourself
  What Do You Need to Become a Sexuality Educator?
  Who Are Sexuality Educators?
  Sexuality Educator's Sexual Responsibility
  Qualifications of the Sexuality Educator
  Everyone Is a Sexuality Educator
  Sexuality Educator's Interactions with Others
  Interactions with Groups
  Interactions with Individuals
  Culture and the Sexuality Educator
  Sexuality Education for Sexuality Educators
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  Cases for Part 1
  pt. 2 Biological, Psychological, and Sociological Aspects of Sexuality Education
  5. View from the Inside
  Male and Female Sexual and Reproductive Systems
  Biological Males
  Biological Females
  Cervix and Cancer
  HPV Vaccination
  Hormones
  Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle
  Hormones and Aging
  Similarities Between Male and Female Sexual Responses
  Managing Fertility
  Contraception
  Choosing a Contraceptive
  Pregnancy and Childbirth
  Pregnancy
  Birth
  Abortion
  Adoption
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  6. Cognitive and Psychological Side of Sexuality
  Theories of Psychosexual Development
  Freud
  Social Learning Theory
  Self-Esteem and Body Image
  Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors
  Gender-Role Stereotyping
  Decision to Engage in Sexual Behaviors
  Teenage Pregnancy
  Decision to Marry or Be in a Long-Term, Committed Relationship
  Decision to Have Children
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  7. Family Life and Interpersonal Relationships
  Sexuality Education and Family Life Education
  Dating
  Cohabitation
  Marriage and Other Long-Term Committed Relationships
  Evolving Family
  Parenting
  Single-Parent Families
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  8. Sociological Side of Sexuality
  People of All Ages, Types, and Conditions as Sexual Beings
  Young People
  Older People
  People of Different Races
  Physically Disabled People
  Individuals with Cognitive Deficits
  Ill People
  Sexual Lifestyles
  Marriage
  Nonparenthood
  Living Together
  Types of Marriages/Relationships
  Contract Marriages
  Sexuality and Legality
  Legal Regulation of Sexual Behavior
  Legality and Access to Treatment and Services
  Law and Sexual Discrimination
  Legality, the Internet, and Information About Sexuality
  Legality and Education About Sexuality and HIV/AIDS
  Sexuality and the Media
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  Cases for Part 2
  pt. 3 Sexual Decision Making
  9. Sexual Values, Ethics, and Decision Making
  Values Clarification and Sexuality Education
  Hot-Button Topics in Sexuality Education
  Values and Reproductive Decision Making
  Values and Sexual Orientation
  Sexual Decisions
  Improving the Decision-Making Process
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  10. Sexual Behaviors
  Sexual Behavior Versus Sexual Orientation and Identity
  Common Sexual Behaviors
  Masturbation
  Oral Sex
  Anal Sex
  Vaginal Sex
  Pornography
  Are You Ready for Sexual Activity?
  Atypical Sexual Behaviors
  Noncoercive Atypical Sexual Behaviors
  Coercive Atypical Sexual Behaviors
  Forced Sexual Behaviors
  Incidence of Rape
  Date Rape
  Ways to Help Prevent Acquaintance Rape
  Date Rape Drugs
  Sexual Harassment
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  Cases for Part 3
  pt. 4 Conducting Sexuality Education
  11. Sexuality Education: Setting the Learning Climate
  Ground Rules and Group Norms
  Communication Skills
  Listening Skills
  Nonverbal Communication
  Sexuality Educator as a Communicator
  Building Trust
  Language Usage
  Involving Learners in the Learning Process
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  12. Learning Strategies for Sexuality Education
  Goals
  Learning Objectives
  Unit Plans and Lesson Plans
  Instructional Strategies
  Case Studies
  Critical Incidents
  Brainstorming
  Role-Playing
  Games
  Fishbowls
  Sentence Completions
  Values Clarification
  Guest Speakers
  Media
  Technology
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  13. Strategies for Learning and Teaching About Sexually Transmitted Infections
  Sexually Transmitted Infections
  Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States
  Types of Sexually Transmitted Infections
  STI Common Symptoms
  Treatment for STIs
  Special Issue: HIV/AIDS in the United States
  HIV
  AIDS
  Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections
  STI Education
  School STI Education
  STI Education at Different School Levels
  Teaching Suggestions
  Sexually Transmitted Infection Instructional Strategies
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  14. What Should Be Taught at Different Levels and in Different Settings?
  Developmental Characteristics of Learners
  Preschool
  Early Elementary
  Upper Elementary
  Lower Secondary
  Upper Secondary
  Typical Questions Asked by School-Aged Learners
  Sexuality Education for Preschool and School-Aged Learners
  Preschool
  Early Elementary Grades
  Upper Elementary Grades
  Lower Secondary Grades
  Upper Secondary Grades
  Sexuality Education for College-Aged and Adult Learners
  Sexuality Education for Older Adults
  Sexuality Education for Special Groups
  Coronary Patients
  Culturally Varied Groups
  Word of Caution
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  15. Educator and Sexual Counseling
  Sexuality Education and Sexual Counseling
  Domain of the Sexual Counselor
  Sexual Dysfunctions
  Treatment
  Other Problems
  Sexual Educator and Quasi-Counseling
  Referring Learners Who Need Sexual Counseling
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  Cases for Part 4
  pt. 5 Program Implementation and Evaluation
  16. Implementing a Sexuality Education Program
  Achieving Support for a Sexuality Education Program
  Strategies for Change
  Group Dynamics and Sexuality Education Program Endeavors
  Group Members Play Many Roles
  Resolving Conflict
  Handling Concerns About Sexuality Education Programs
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  17. Evaluation and Assessment in Sexuality Education
  Evaluation and the Continued Improvement of the Sexuality Education Program
  Assessing the Educational Process, the Learners, and the Sexuality Educator
  Assessment of the Educational Process
  Assessment of Learners
  Assessment of the Sexuality Educator
  Importance of Well-Stated Objectives
  Evaluation Can Be a Trap
  Cost-Benefit/Cost-Effectiveness
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  18. Effectiveness of Sexuality Education and the Sexuality Educator
  Difficulty of Sexuality Education Research
  Learners
  Learning Environment
  Educational Strategy
  Sexuality Educators
  Content
  Evaluation
  Permission to Conduct Research
  Encouraging Findings in Sexuality Education Research
  Examples of Studies from 2000
  2010
  Examples of Studies Since 2010
  Common Characteristics of Effective Programs
  Implications for Conducting Sound Sexuality Education Programs
  Feeling Unsure: An Encouraging Sign
  Summary
  References
  Suggested Readings
  Web Resources
  Cases for Part 5.