Perception of Parent’s And Teacher’s Towards Introduction Of Sex Education In Senior Secondary Schools In Bauchi State, Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
This study investigated the perception of parents and teachers towards introducing sex education in Bauchi State. The study uses descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprises of parents and teachers who are teaching in senior secondary schools in the state and the samples were drawn from 10 out of the 20 local government areas in the state. A purposeful random sampling was used in which 300 parents as well as 300 teachers were used for the study. The instruments used for data collection were two structured questionnaires that were validated by three experts drawn from three higher institutions of learning. The instruments consist of 10 Questionnaire items each for the parents and as well as teachers of the selected schools. A 4- point Likert scale was used to elicit information from the respondents. The data obtained from the study was analyzed using simple percentages. The findings of the study revealed that majority of parents and teachers in Bauchi State considered sex education as inappropriate, as well as unacceptable type of education for the youth in the state due to socio-cultural beliefs and religious dogmatism. Also some useful suggestions were offered to the government for consideration before introducing sex education in the state.
Authors and Affiliations
Mustapha Mohammed, Abdullahi M Sadiq, Kawu Mohammed
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- DOI 10.9790/7388-0801032025.
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