The long-term effects of human sexuality training programs for public school teachers
Smith, P.B.; Flaherty, C.; Webb, L.J.; Mumford, D.M.
Journal of School Health 54(4): 157-159
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-4391 PMID: 6562292 DOI: 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1984.tb08801.xDocument Number: 411624
The current study evaluated long-term effects of a training model in human sexuality on public school teachers' knowledge and attitudes. The data indicated that, although significant changes were found from the pretest to posttest assessment of knowledge and attitudes on two standardized measures, attitudinal changes for teachers could not be maintained over time. In addition, knowledge decreased with most drastic changes occurring in the educator who, while trained, did not teach the material in a classroom setting. The results of this model staff development program suggest factors that may alter sex education training effects for professionals who work in public school settings.