RESEARCH TOPICEXAMINE ADOLESCENT PREFERENCES

IN USING TECHNOLOGY AND THE INTERNET ALONGSIDE

CONVENTIONAL METHODS IN TEACHING SEX EDUCATION.

Research Proposal Presentation by

Khadija Osman

INTRODUCTION Sex Ed – Life Skills programme Abstinence only approach – widen

knowledge gap 21st century – relatibility of curriculum

content – able to equip learners? Answer their questions regarding SexEd?

Sensitive content to be taught by teachers? Values of teachers.

Web Based Intervention (Websites, YouTube, TED Talks)

PROBLEM & PURPOSE Gap caused by content, sensitive issues,

teacher values Result – learner questions. Resort to other

sources Life Orientation – less time in the curriculum Help mitigate this through the use of

technology and resources online. Teach students in their language (Google),

Social Networks Added advantage – more frequent use of

technology – NB in 2014

AIMS & OBJECTIVES To fill a gap in using a new intervention to

teach SE. New approach – teaching learners in their

language – change their views on SE and make better decisions.

To measure the usefulness of this intervention (not opposed to any other).

RESEARCH QUESTIONS INTERVENTION –

Observation How are the learners

navigation skills in using the computer/tablet

How are the learners’ interaction with the content being delivered?

Are the learners focused or are they bored?

QUESTIONAIRE – written What are learners subjective

views on the current medium used to teach sex education in schools?

Do the learners find the current content sufficient? Does it answer their questions?

How comfortable are learners in discussing sensitive topics in the classroom?

If they require information regarding sexuality, over and above what is taught in schools, where do they acquire it?

RATIONALE Current HIV AIDS and teen pregnancy rate –

calls for an intervention The study includes making use of an

important tool – hope to increase learner performance

Not far fetched – government schools ipad. Teacher training, online resources

Intervention itself is a new strategy and approach to teaching sex ed using technology

REVIEWED LITERATUREFew authors in support of using technology and

the internet in order to teach sex education

REVIEWED LITERATURE (CONT) Nazeema Ahmed, 2006

educators suffer from insufficient time in the curriculum dedicated to life orientation, and…limited experience in implementing

educators often feel isolated and singled out as being the sole coordinators of sexual education.

lack of resources, educators often lack the competence to communicate sexual health education in a successful manner.

Christa Beyers, 2013

youth should be taught in a language that they understand - social networking sites is that language

teachers seem to have knowledge on what youth need, but do not necessarily respond to what youth require in terms of sexuality education

REVIEWED LITERATURE (CONT) Aggleton, 1997

the answer to what and how to teach sexuality certainly lies with the youth themselves.

In order for the youth to participate in changing their circumstances, they need to be given the opportunity to help themselves and to voice their issues and concerns in the way they know how

UNICEF, 2011

At least 75% of South African youth make use of some form of social network site.

South Africa experiences a continuing rise in the importance of social networks, especially in the lives of youth (IT NEWS Africa, 2012).

Not only are social networks viewed as acceptable and personal, but youth value the informal language used.

REVIEWED LITERATURE (CONT) De Lange, Mnisi and

Mitchell (2010)

by using web based techniques and collaborative workshops, students are given a voice to identify key issues as well as challenges that affect their lives, instead of being the recipients of what is valued as ‘knowledge’ by researchers.

Abel and Fitzgerald (2006)

curricula must be constructed in a way that engages youth and takes into consideration their specific needs and concerns.

HIV and AIDS awareness and information is important - without the necessary skills the information not as effective

Curriculum is criticized for concentrating on the ‘dangers’ and ‘risks’ of sexual intercourse instead of taking into account the context in which sex happens for many people

REVIEWED LITERATURE (CONT) Ashley Jones, 2012 Indiana

Closest to my research

Increase content knowledge using web based method

Proved that learners weren’t even receiving the basics

METHODOLOGY Use of a website/app Teacher will facilitate – I will observe Questionnaire Qualitative in nature, case study, seeks

participant’s personal opinions and preferences.

Rubin & Rubin, 1995 – cannot plan design in advance, begin with rough draft, consult literature and present what you already heard.

SAMPLING

Snowball sample – grade in high school, need ipads, computer literate teacher.

Limitation – teacher and learner’s computer literacy.

DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS personal observations – audio tape the lesson learners navigation skills in using the

computer/tablet interaction with the content being delivered focused or are they bored

written questionnaires with learners learners views on the current medium used current content sufficient discussing sensitive topics in the classroom Info not covered – acquired from