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A critical discourse analysis of sexuality education in the Australian curriculum.
- Source :
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Sex Education . Sep2019, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p551-567. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This article examines the sexuality education component of the national Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education (AC:HPE) with a focus on sexuality education discourses. A critical discourse analysis explored official AC:HPE documents in relation to sexuality education; the sexuality education discourses present within these documents; teacher roles and expectations associated with each discourse; and Australia's broader social context in relation to education. Findings reveal that the AC:HPE emphasises a teacher-facilitated approach to sexuality education, which contrasts with teacher-centred work dominating the field prior to its release. This approach is in line with recent shifts in education towards strengths-based learning in which students are encouraged to think critically about issues. Despite these emphases, and while the AC:HPE is meant to be used flexibly as a guideline or framework, certain ambiguities within it may leave teachers' roles open to interpretation and practices therefore unchanged or undisputed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14681811
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Sex Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 137989154
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14681811.2018.1553709