Teaching Sex Ed

How to Answer Student Questions

Answering questions from students can be challenging. Fortunately, there is an excellent web-based resource that can help you deal with tough issues and prepare for students' questions in advance.

The Calgary Regional Health Services has published several hints for teachers on dealing with basic and more challenging student questions. They offer some general tips, and suggest being prepared in advance and being sure that you understand the type of question asked. The web site also provides examples of questions one can expect from elementary, junior high and secondary students.

Setting ground rules for class discussions about sexual health is very important as well.

Above all, teachers should prepare for teaching sexual health by assessing their own values, understanding some of the prevailing myths about sexual health education and consider using a variety of instructional methods.

Last Modified: October 12, 2007