Thesis: This paper will illustrate the benefits of AIDS education by discuss the nine characteristics of effective HIV education curricula, community HIV programs and parent involved HIV programs.
Almost all the states in America promote some form of sexuality and HIV education through mandates or recommendations. According to an article entitled "Sexuality Education in American Public Schools," 47 states require or encourage teaching about human sexuality, and 48 states require or encourage instruction about HIV/AIDS. Although these statistics suggest that sexuality and AIDS education is widely available in American schools, the quality and comprehensiveness of this education can vary considerably.
In some schools, teachers of HIV and sexuality education are prohibited from mentioning topics such as intercourse, homosexuality, or condoms. (SIECUS Internet) In contrast, a comprehensive HIV and sexuality education program features a thorough and accurate curriculum that examines such subjects as human development, sexual behavior and health, relationships, and society and culture. This type of curriculum explains the facts of HIV and sex, and does not leave room for misunderstanding and misinterpretation by the students. Less than 10% of American students receive comprehensive sexuality education throughout their school years. (SIECUS Internet) This paper is going to discuss the characteristics of a successful, comprehensive HIV and sexuality education program that is so badly needed in our schools today. It will also look at community and parent/child programs also available.
As reported by The AIDS Knowledge Base, the Division of Adolescent and School Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an important "Research to Classroom" initiative in which it rigorously examines the evidence for the effectiveness of programs in reducing sexual risk-taking behaviors. (SIECUS Internet) It then supports the adoption of those programs in schools and communities. So far, it has identified four curricula as having particularly strong evidence for success. The four curricula are Be a Responsible Teen, Be Proud and Be Responsible, Get Real about AIDS, and Reducing the Risk. (SIECUS Internet) According to the article "HIV Prevention Among Adolescents" these four curricula and other successful curricula share nine characteristics that make them such a thriving AIDS and sexual education curriculum. In the following paragraphs I would like to look at the nine characteristics of a successful curricula, the two current comprehensive community HIV education programs and the HIV education programs for parents and their families.
The first characteristic of an effective program is that it focused clearly on reducing sexual behaviors that lead to unintended pregnancy or HIV infection.
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William Shakespeare's Use of Dramatic Devices in Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet
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Fate vs Free Will is one of the most oft used literary techniques in writing. It is never more evident than in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. The major theme of the story Macbeth is whether or not the story is fueled by the free will of Macbeth, or by his fate. Are the events in Macbeth a result of his mentality and outlook on life, or were they going to happen no matter what? Almost every major event that takes place can be traced back to this question. It can be viewed in different ways, and most people have their own opinions. Dissecting this question is a part of what makes teaching Macbeth still have so much value to this day. But there is a clear answer to this question upon further dissection. The story of Macbeth is fueled by his free will, which he perceives to be a necessary part of achieving his fate.
In other words, these programs preach that completely abstaining from any sexual activity is the only way to avoid potentially devastating consequences, such as teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Although this idea may be true, it is based on the faulty premise that all teens will adhere to such a policy, therefore, eliminating the need to educate them on other precautionary measures, such as contraceptives. Unfortunately, such hopes have proven to be unrealistic, resulting in the need for these programs to be readdressed. As with all issues, there are many evident stakeholders who are continuously affected by Florida’s lack of an effective and standardized sexual education program within its public school system.... ...
Act 3, scene 5 is a vital scene in the play, as it shows how the
Since the HIV/AIDS epidemic began in the U.S. in the early 1980s the issue of sex education for American youth has had the attention of the nation. There are about 400,000 teen births every year in the U.S, with about 9 billion in associated public costs. STI contraction in general, as well as teen pregnancy, have put the subject even more so on the forefront of the nation’s leading issues. The approach and method for proper and effective sex education has been hotly debated. Some believe that teaching abstinence-only until marriage is the best method while others believe that a more comprehensive approach, which includes abstinence promotion as well as contraceptive information, is necessary. Abstinence-only program curriculums disregard medical ethics and scientific accuracy, and have been empirically proven to be ineffective; therefore, comprehensive sex education programs which are medically accurate, science-based and empirically proven should be the standard method of sex education for students/children in the U.S.
Everyone has an opinion about sexuality education. From vocal parents at PTA meetings to state governors who must decide whether to apply for federal funding for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs or more comprehensive sexuality programs, or both, or neither. From school pri...
Fate is an inevitable – seldom disastrous – outcome; regardless of one’s desire to veer it in a different path, fate is adamant. In Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, there is a steadfast question of whether Macbeth is a victim of fate or that he chooses his own path. By instilling his character, Macbeth, with ambition and ruthlessness, Shakespeare demonstrate that a person – in this case Macbeth – is doomed not by fate, but by flaws in his/her character.
...racteristic of any time period, has been characterized as good as a darling youthful aura to as bad as a monstrous blob stretch out over the living room floor. But no matter what personality you give it, take into consideration what Barbara Ehrenreich said. "No one can monitor the zeitgeist without being drawn ineluctably into it." (152) It's almost like your second shadow. However, people have chosen to have that second shadow. I have learned that people worldwide cannot survive without dramatic dilemmas. Injected with fear and boiled adrenaline, people have their supply of energy and reason. When one problem is born, an individual or group battles it and eventually reaches a solution. But when solved, we are then looking for an entirely new battle. Zeitgeist is inevitably going to be met and is impossible to get away from. Enjoy never living alone.
I used this website for studies showing how comprehensive based programs are proven effective in lowering STD’s and unwanted pregnancies.
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Sex education in public schools has been a controversial issue in the United States for over a decade. With the HIV and teen pregnancy crises growing, sex education is needed.