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.