Improving The North Carolina Puberty And Development Education Curriculum For Grades K-6

ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Bailey N. Sparks (Creator)
Institution
Appalachian State University (ASU )
Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Advisor
Greg McClure

Abstract: Students in North Carolina deserve a thorough, inclusive puberty and development education experience so that they can become empowered to make informed decisions about their bodies and their relationships. This study aims to evaluate the current North Carolina puberty and development education curriculum and relate this to national gaps in puberty and development and sexuality education in order to suggest a proposal for bettering the curriculum. The study is composed of both a literature review that examines trends in gaps in puberty and development and sexuality education on a national scale and a survey of puberty and development educators within the United States. The study found that trends on a national level were consistent with educator experiences in the survey, and a proposal for change was offered to combat gaps in puberty and development education within North Carolina.

Additional Information

Publication
Honors Project
Sparks, B. (2021). Improving The North Carolina Puberty And Development Education Curriculum For Grades K-6. Unpublished Honors Thesis. Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
Language: English
Date: 2021
Keywords
puberty and development education, elementary education, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, state curriculum

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