this module was developed as a resource to support pre-service training of teachers for the delivery of school-based sexuality education in east and southern africa. designed for trainers who are delivering pre-service training on sexuality education in the region, this participatory training equips teachers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to deliver effective sexuality education in the classroom.

pre-tested in uganda and through a regional training of trainers workshop held in south africa, the module includes nine core sessions lasting approximately 38 hours, requiring a total of 42 hours in its totality. key topic areas include adolescent sexual and reproductive health in east and southern africa; an overview of sexuality education; adolescent development; experiential learning and facilitation skills; classroom management; application of skills through simulation of lesson plan delivery, and policy and ethical considerations.

trainers can use the module to tailor trainings according to the number of days/hours available for training teachers. while the material is focused on training teachers for school-based sexuality education, the material can be adapted to out-of-school environments.

full teacher training module:

teacher training module by sessions:

• introduction: teacher training on comprehensive sexuality education for east and southern africa
• session 1: introductions and launch of the training
• session 2: adolescent sexual and reproductive health in east and southern africa
• session 3: talking about sexuality education
• session 4: getting ready to teach sexuality education
• session 5: applying effective teaching methodologies for sexuality education
• session 6: knowing your content
• session 7: classroom management
• session 8: application, practice, and resources
• session 9: understanding human rights agreements, legal, and professional ethics
• appendix 1: sample agenda
• appendix ii: sexuality education for physically, emotionally, and developmentally disabled youth
• appendix iii: additional resources

regional lesson plans: a set of individual scripted lesson plans for comprehensive sexuality education in east and southern africa.
this set of 14 individual scripted lesson plans was developed to support school-based delivery of comprehensive sexuality education (cse) in east and southern africa.