No Need to get Nettled

Authors

  • Brighid Woods

Keywords:

RSE, Relationships & Sexuality Education, Confidence, Personal, Teacher Training, Programme, Educators, Guidelines, Obstacles, Provision, Framework, SPHE, Confidential, Professionalism

Abstract

One of the most important elements in effective sexuality education is the professional confidence of teachers. This article gives a brief critical overview of training opportunities for sexuality educators and suggests guidelines for dealing with obstacles which hinder the provision of programmes. 

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Published

1990-11-11

How to Cite

Woods, B. (1990). No Need to get Nettled. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 3(2), 75–78. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/480

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (1990)

Section

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