I'm giving sex education on Friday, I need some advice.?

Question

I'm an A Lvel student and I'm giving sex education on Friday to year 9's. I'm really nevous and want some tips as to what to do? You all go through the stage where you have to listen to public speakers at school. No one pays attention, everyone is bored, individuals take the mick out of the person speaking etc.

Has anyone got any advice?

Answer 1

Try using a perfect partner activity. It will involve members of the class and also keep them interested. Basically, what you do for this is:

Instruct them to stand up as you read out a quality that their potential girlfriend/boyfriend must have
Read out a number of characteristics.

"Fit body, lots of money, nice personality, good sense of humour, etc"

The idea is to basically show them that what they think the opposite sex wants is different to what they actually do want.

Focus attention on other students, bring some up to the front for a hands on experiment and there will be less attention focusedd on you. This will allow you to feel less uncomfortable and will allow you to be more confident which will come across well to the class.

Can't forget the good old condom demo ;) Just pray to god you dont fling the fucker across the room otherwise you're FUCKED!

Answer 2

Well, as you know the pitfalls already, you know to try not to let all of that get to you beforehand (although granted, that is often easier said than done). You don't say whether this is a single sex or mixed sex school. Generally boys are the ones who take the mick, while girls are a bit more sensible and take things more seriously. When I had sex education at school in Ireland, it was literally all about the biology, and where the body parts get put, and of course, bearing in mind the fact that this was a nun teaching us, we thought this was especially funny. In France, our sex education was far more appropriate. Our biology teacher said "Right, I am NOT going through the biology of sex with you as you all already know that. Today we are talking about contraceptives." She didn't do the Monty Python thing, but did bring examples of the contraceptive pill, the coil, IUD and condoms, and she had us putting condoms on bananas and the usual mullarchy. We all did have a bit of a laugh, which was typical for teenagers, but we all learnt loads as well, as it was far more practical education and advice. We were also taught about sexually transmitted diseases, and the important link between appropriate use of contraception and prevention of STIs.

As you are relatively young, and teaching the year 9s, you are less likely to be laughed at in my opinion, as the kids are more likely to listen to and believe somebody closer to their own age. Providing you don't get too overtly embarrassed or nervous, you should be fine. I do suggest though that you visit a family planning clinic and ask for one of each of the main contraceptive methods, and good web links and child friendly handouts, so that can help you too. I also suggest you avoid the videos and powerpoint presentations because as you say, the kids will get bored and take the mick. Also, be prepared for the silly questions, or the "have you ever used any of these?" questions and give an equally silly answer back. They will remember humour.

Good luck...

Answer 3

Important, if they take the mick out of you, do it to them. Use the uncomfortable nature of the subject against them if they do it to you. If they interrupt, ask them what they know about sex etc. Dont try and be funny. Public speaking is also about making each individual think you are talking to them personally, make eye contact with everyone you can. regualarly ask if they have questions. Dont try and be funny if your not funny, cus it makes you look weak and uncomfortable. But be strict, dont let the class take control. You can do this by threatening to call a teacher, sending out of the room etc. Some kids are gunna just want to make you look stupid. To deal with this keep your calm, speak slowly and in a low pitch, especially if they raise their voice. BTW, im an Alevel student, done this sort of stuff before, its very different than when a teacher is speaking cus they will treat you more as a joke. If you dont stay in control, you wont get anything taught. Teach the subject from the scientific point of view, but allow the questions and the answers you give to be from the 'school-yeard' point of view aswell, thats probably why your there in the first place. Good muck mate.

Answer 4

Yeah man, try: test, teach, test.
First try eliciting from your class what they already know about the topic (I'm assuming you're not going to be covering every aspect of sex in one lesson). You can maybe do this with a brainstorming activity: write a word on the white board & ask the students for other words connected to it. Or you could start with a warmer activity like "find someone who...' This is where you give a list of things to the students that people may or may not have experienced. Your Ss then go round the class finding other people who have done the something from the list . They then ask a follow up question connected to the activity like: where, when, how, good or bad, why why not. Eventually report back to class. That is the "test" part. Basically getting the Ss to tell you what they know & not you telling them what you know. This also help you establish a rapport with your class because it is fun. After this stage you can then do the "teach" part. Followed by more testing, ie. what have the Ss absorbed from your lesson.

Most of all try to relax. And enjoy the experience.

P.S. Why are you giving a lecture? Are you training to be a teacher?

Good luck

Answer 5

First you will have the kids attention for this one and no one will be board...

OK this is easy to do, if, you think of it as if it were nothing more than a regular part of the life cycle.

WHICH IT IS.
Had it not been for sex not one of us would be here.

You, me, everyone that you know, see, or will be teaching,
"we all got shot out of a cannon and landed in the net."

Yes there are some that we wish missed the net entirely, but...

It's normal for the kids to giggle and laugh, and let them, as long as it doesn't disrupt the class.

And remember you are not going to have to do a live demonstration on the desk.

But if you do let me know. OK?

Also you are not going to go into your personal likes so nothing needs to be said about the whips and chains...

Except to me, details please...

you are going to teach the basic mechanics of how the sperm and the egg get to gether and life begins.

I hope this helps
Jerry

Answer 6

Try not to be too hard and stiff. That will make penetrating their minds more difficult. You will gain access to them quicker by wetting or lubricating their appetite with a teaser. Maintain a good voice control that will seem like a caress to their ears. You should not stand in one spot all the time but try different vantage positions to achieve maximum satisfaction. A smile on their face may indicate that they are satiated. All the best!

Answer 7

omi no wonder u r terrified! Tell them at the start that you made up some sort of quiz on what you talked about and hand it out at the end and then call out the answers and whoever gets them all right wins a bag of sweets or something. Questions could be like, could a girl still get preganant if she had sex during her period and that sort of thing.

Answer 8

Hey man chill!!!
U r talking about SEX - Do you think anyone will be bored or not pay attention. In fact evryone will be present even the kids who skip the other time!!!

just dont forget to carry ur sense of humor and be prepared for some bold questions!!!

Answer 9

Get them involved, for example get them to tell what they know about this or that; some 5 minute brainstorming group work....that kind of thing. What you do NOT want is to give them a plain lecture or a biology lesson on reproduction.

All the best! :-)

Answer 10

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