Thanks for having us #ASEchat! We'd love to know what you need to support your teaching around sex and relationships. Your thoughts will guide a new BBC Teach commission and together we'll create something amazing. Sensitive topic so please don't ID people! First question below👇
#RT@BBC_Teach: Thanks for having us #ASEchat! We'd love to know what you need to support your teaching around sex and relationships. Your thoughts will guide a new BBC Teach commission and together we'll create something amazing. Sensitive topic so plea… https://t.co/I5CdvJeiZC
#RT@BBC_Teach: Q1 of 5: What are the challenges for you around teaching sex and relationships education? Do you have time? Training? Feel confident? #ASEChat
A1: generally time is an issue as with all things, so much to do in a packed pastoral curriculum. No real training needs, am happy with the content etc #ASEchat
#asechat teachers usually ask first what are they allowed to say? What do they have to say? How to liaise with parents? What should not be done? Terminology? Science v PsHE v SRE?
At one point biology was chosen as the NC vehicle to teach reproductive systems in humans, but did not include sexual behaviour or relationships. Has anything changed much since then? #asechat
It is difficult for there to be a separation but in curriculum terms we don't necessarily have time to do the R part. Needs coherence and sensitive planning so PSHE is neither too late or early #ASEchat
At one time - many years ago, section 28 banned the teaching of some aspects of sexuality. This deeply concerned many teachers and I am not sure if science teachers (as a whole) ever truly recovered from threats of prosecution #asechat
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@stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56, @BBC_Teach
A1. As a publisher, we avoid the area of sex education, as it can be a sensitive topic area, and some of the overseas areas view things differently to us #asechat
Yes they always do and we don't have the time to do all of it, plus there are some science teachers who may not be comfortable teaching some aspects #ASEchat
Brilliant insight so far!
Q2 of 5: Are there any particularly sensitive or challenging issues that we could help you address with your pupils? 🤔 #ASEChat
#RT@BBC_Teach: Brilliant insight so far!
Q2 of 5: Are there any particularly sensitive or challenging issues that we could help you address with your pupils? 🤔 #ASEChat
At one time - many years ago, section 28 banned the teaching of some aspects of sexuality. This deeply concerned many teachers and I am not sure if science teachers (as a whole) ever truly recovered from threats of prosecution #asechat
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@stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56, @BBC_Teach
A challenge I have is a lack of confidence in the boundaries - how far should we go? Are there helpful as well as legal guidelines to support decisions teachers may have to make in the heat of the moment? #ASEChat
In primary schools we generally have a meeting with parents to share the resources.... we then usually answer their questions and for most parents this is enough.
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@ViciaScience, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56, @BBC_Teach
Not really, but choosing which elements to address can also relieve pressure on the PSHE curriculum time. Staff need to have confidence to deliver though #asechat
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@doc_kristy, @ViciaScience, @BBC_Teach
I do not think so. Most biology teachers in my experience are very confident in teaching the plumbing, but less so the relationships. But aspects of this need teaching in primary rather than secondary schools where confidence levels may differ #ASEChat
In primary schools we generally have a meeting with parents to share the resources.... we then usually answer their questions and for most parents this is enough.
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@ViciaScience, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56, @BBC_Teach
#asechat agreed, best practice at primary takes this approach BUT those parents who do not engage then and those schools who do not help by taking such an approach
What bodies look like is one place I have had to borrow resources from PSHE books. Got might sick of their comments about how the women look in birth videos etc #ASEchat
Being clear about what is learned during primary both in PSHE and Science. Think some secondary teachers would be surprised. See this link https://t.co/oqPSlNZs0X#ASEChat
In the last few years attitudes towards inclusion and LBGT issues have changed. I am optimistic for the future, but it does mean some existing teachers may need support to broaden the range of topics covered #ASEChat
This has come up a lot in our conversations with teachers - do other colleagues agree that this is a high priority for teacher development and/or the content we produce?
I think it’s really important to involve parents not sure how well we do this at secondary. Also, I have no idea what students at primary learn about S&R. #asechat
Q3 of 5: Which video format would your pupils find most engaging (e.g. animation, drama, first person case studies)? #ASEChat
For example, here's an animation about bullying called 'When I Worry About Things'👇 Would your pupils engage with an SRE themed animation like this?
Has anybody teaching OCR A level physics got decent booklets they would be willing to share please? So I don't have to make 25 in the next 2 weeks 😂 #ASEchat
I’d always fall back on individual school policy, to be honest, but I do agree that this is an area where science teachers can lack confidence #asechat
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@BBC_Teach, @ViciaScience, @OxEdcentres
#asechat and all staff. Too often left to the teacher on the frontline to cope, need SLT involved at all stages of decision making and training to offer support etc
The primary resources I have used in recent years all explore changing bodies, puberty and reproduction in the wider context of caring for ourselves and caring for each other.
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@ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56, @BBC_Teach
#RT@BBC_Teach: Q3 of 5: Which video format would your pupils find most engaging (e.g. animation, drama, first person case studies)? #ASEChat
For example, here's an animation about bullying called 'When I Worry About Things'👇 Would your pupils enga… https://t.co/8S7ng5BRrV
#ASEChat A3: First person case studies would probably be what my students prefer. There is a sense of "this is real" and "we should pay attention". My fear with the animation is it just wouldn't be taken as seriously.
Q3 of 5: Which video format would your pupils find most engaging (e.g. animation, drama, first person case studies)? #ASEChat
For example, here's an animation about bullying called 'When I Worry About Things'👇 Would your pupils engage with an SRE themed animation like this?
There were some great videos in the 1990s of students talking about puberty and how their bodies were changing. Great starting points for discussion #asechat
Being clear about what is learned during primary both in PSHE and Science. Think some secondary teachers would be surprised. See this link https://t.co/oqPSlNZs0X#ASEChat
Being clear about what is learned during primary both in PSHE and Science. Think some secondary teachers would be surprised. See this link https://t.co/oqPSlNZs0X#ASEChat
There are sensitivities in almost every school- it’s about handling them correctly but still educating the children as much as possible. If the school are against it then it’s usually not on their curriculum
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@BBC_Teach, @kulvinderj, @seeley_claire, @ViciaScience, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
I've taught in all girls religious school and it was a little tricky to get past certain taboo like (to them) terminology and relationships. ^Aziza #asechat
I haven't found one... Tend to use pictures from books if needed...and constantly challenge their comments with my own retorts of "some women are hairy, some choose not to be" "some men are skinny" etc #ASEchat
I agree, having some online CPD around this would be useful. Even if it is a forum where we talk through the issues around SRE. I would do slightly different
CPD for primary and secondary.
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@ViciaScience, @OxEdcentres, @BBC_Teach
Showing families of all types, all shapes, all colours to show diversity. Even showing women of different shapes would really alleviate alot of body image ideals some young men and women have. ^Aziza '#asechat
Some parents just did not want any kind of conversation about the subject. Its was a straight no. Lots of meetings...a change of name from SRE to PGRE made a huge difference.
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@BBC_Teach, @seeley_claire, @ViciaScience, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
There were some great videos in the 1990s of students talking about puberty and how their bodies were changing. Great starting points for discussion #asechat
A3 definitely real people rather than animation however resources with real people in quickly date, still use 'old' videos e.g. scientific eye but the kids then focus on what the kids in them are wearing/their hair etc! #ASEchat
I usually prefer animation but in this case I agree that first person case studies are probably beneficial in the long run, see my other comments on your other questions regarding body sizes, shapes and colours. #asechat
Definitely, children of the same age speaking confidently without any embarrassment… or maybe with to show its OK? Or their journey to this confident position #ASECHAT
#RT@BBC_Teach: Robert Winston's human body had some content like that! Did anyone else use those? (On video...on a tv wheeled into the classroom) #ASEChathttps://t.co/kH8LYQRiF8
There were some great videos in the 1990s of students talking about puberty and how their bodies were changing. Great starting points for discussion #asechat
Q4 of 5: Who do you think should be in videos for pupils (e.g. experts, talent, teachers, professionals such as doctors)? #ASEChat
Here's a clip from #BBCLiveLessons, would your pupils respond to SRE themed content featuring experts such as these?
Be first few mins of scientific eye traumatised my son when he was in Y7, poor boy! I was always careful to make sure I prepared students by explaining some of what they would see. #ASEchat
I have kids in primary school so doesn't surprise me although I do like to know before hand when they are teaching it so I can get there first! ^Aziza #asechat
Good point Kulvinder I think that underlines how important the relationships aspect is especially at primary. And also working with parents throughout the process.
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@kulvinderj, @BBC_Teach, @ViciaScience, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
#RT@BBC_Teach: Q4 of 5: Who do you think should be in videos for pupils (e.g. experts, talent, teachers, professionals such as doctors)? #ASEChat
Here's a clip from #BBCLiveLessons, would your pupils respond to SRE themed content featuring experts suc… https://t.co/eqJmoIFYfZ
A mixture of everyone, including celebrities (current popular athletes/footballers etc) depends how long the content will be too. Trying to get into a mind of a secondary aged pupil is tricky! Trying to see what they will respond too is an ever changing game! ^Aziza #asechat
#RT@BBC_Teach: @AJTF71@doc_kristy That's really important! How could we make sure teachers have that interaction with the content of a film to prepare children? #ASEChat
There is a risk that professional presenters, even those shown here, may convey the wrong message - entertainment rather than education. Having 'real' people talking may be more powerful #ASEChat
Q4 of 5: Who do you think should be in videos for pupils (e.g. experts, talent, teachers, professionals such as doctors)? #ASEChat
Here's a clip from #BBCLiveLessons, would your pupils respond to SRE themed content featuring experts such as these?
I think if it is going to be educational then no. If it's a general topic on the idea od relationships and the dynamics involved then yes that may work, eastender style! I would like to see something more informative and educational. ^Aziza #asechat
Q5 of 5: If we created video resources for you (not your pupils), what would you like to see/who would you like to see in them? Last question! #ASEChat
I completely agree! I spent many a time completely confused when I was younger as no one looked like me in these types of videos/resources that are shown. Having taught in a super mutlicultural school, representation is everything. ^Aziza #asechat
I think this is why as we need a new set of contemporary resources for different age groups as @ClareSealy says the context is really important #asechat
#RT@BBC_Teach: Q5 of 5: If we created video resources for you (not your pupils), what would you like to see/who would you like to see in them? Last question! #ASEChat
As one of the person who used to run the @ScienceTVRadio account I think it's vital that iPlayer science content is made available with metadata to aid appropriate use in the classroom #asechat
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@ViciaScience, @BBC_Teach, @AJTF71, @doc_kristy, @ScienceTVRadio
Personal growth and relationship education. Take out that one word sex and everyone breathes a sign of relief. It dissipates nerves of parents, pupils and therefore staff. #ASECHAT
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@BBC_Teach, @seeley_claire, @ViciaScience, @stevethedoc1, @NeedhamL56
Agreed so many excellent support materials not used. It’s vital in SRE to ensure that the material is delivered sensitively in an age appropriate way #asechat
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@A_Weatherall, @ViciaScience, @BBC_Teach, @doc_kristy, @ScienceTVRadio
I also think that attempts to be "cool / hip" fall flat when we're trying to teach with videos. Boring: no. Fascinating: yes. Patronising: no thanks. Clarity: please. #asechat
I agree Alex. With many areas of resources, teachers are not short of material but short of time to locate good quality material. Your project was valuable #ASEChat
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@A_Weatherall, @BBC_Teach, @AJTF71, @doc_kristy, @ScienceTVRadio
Professionals such as child psychologists, social workers etc who deal with these 'real' issues daily and concerns they may have and how to convey that message across to children without trying to be patronising and look 'lame'. ^Aziza #asechat
Always difficult to pitch language and vocabulary at an appropriate level when making age specific material. Needs professional production team #ASEChat
Also to have some awareness that for some children this will be the ONLY education about sex and relationships they will have in their early life (speaking from experience) so ways to deal with those pupils. How language is so important. ^Aziza #asechat
Thank you #ASEChat 🙌🎉 A really interesting evening - and England won too!
Thank you @theASE for allowing us to host. Any further thoughts, please email 👉 teach.bbc@bbc.co.uk
As BBC Bitesize is 20 this year, we'd also love to hear from you if you used Bitesize to pass your exams or still use Bitesize today. Tell us your stories using #BBCBitesize20#ASEChat
Yes to this! I taught the same concepts v differently in science lessons compared with PSHRE. There are some brilliant newer resources to help teachers with the relationships side e.g. https://t.co/Vyi3NN49N2 from @TrueTube#ASEChat
Thank you - as stimulating discussion. I will post a listing of tweets in a bit. Please do come back to #ASEChat if you have other project ideas to share.
The people at StoryCog were great example of right level of communication https://t.co/NkS8cDjhLV
Language is key - I like to use short purposeful videos like this a lot but they're hard to find. - https://t.co/ACtHgEdHUL
#RT@BBC_Teach: Thank you #ASEChat 🙌🎉 A really interesting evening - and England won too!
Thank you @theASE for allowing us to host. Any further thoughts, please email 👉 teach.bbc@bbc.co.uk https://t.co/uERmntiVxv
#RT@BBC_Teach: As BBC Bitesize is 20 this year, we'd also love to hear from you if you used Bitesize to pass your exams or still use Bitesize today. Tell us your stories using #BBCBitesize20#ASEChat
I'd love to carry on this conversation actually - sorry I missed the chat. Got quite a few ideas for pulling together your science output into a coherent resource for school teachers - aside from Bitesize #asechat
The people at StoryCog were great example of right level of communication https://t.co/NkS8cDjhLV
Language is key - I like to use short purposeful videos like this a lot but they're hard to find. - https://t.co/ACtHgEdHUL
