Pros and Cons: the Perception of High School Students on the Implementation of Sex Education

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Implementing Sex Education Curriculum into the school system has been one of the most debated topics in the international arena. Various leaders have their views regarding the issue without considering the discernment capacity of students who will be receiving the education supposing that the program will be put into practice. For this reason, the researchers became interested in classifying the perceptions of students with regards to the implementation of Sex Education in high schools and categorize the potential benefits and downsides of the program to the school system.

METHODS

In the process of the study, the researchers used phenomenological research design to give accurate interpretation on the gathered data. The researchers used phenomenological since it seeks to understand how people experience a particular situation or phenomenon. The researchers utilized Purposive Sampling technique in selecting their participants for they believe that these selected students can give them enough outlooks with regards to the objective of this study. The data was congregated by means of Questionnaires and Semi-structured interview. All questions were answered by selected participants and consequently, the collected information was transcribed and analyzed afterward.

RESULTS

This study was primarily administered in Kapayapaan Integrated School wherein the participants of this study were selected. From the collected data it is hereby concluded that majority of the participants have positive feedbacks with regards to the implementation of the program. The researchers found out that most students have prior knowledge about sex education but most of them do not know the nature and essentiality of the curriculum; Almost half of the participants also opposed to the idea that teaching sexuality is sinful. Selected Participants also shared that they believe they are mature enough and open-minded to comprehend such topics.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers came up with the perceptions from student participants. Additionally, the researchers discovered several factors that they think affected the students' outlook towards the curriculum. From the diverse and various opinions of other participants, this study developed themes that helped them ascertain the perceived benefits and downsides of Sex Education Program to the school system.