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Peer reviewedSikes, O. J.; And Others – International Review of Education/Internationale Zeitschrift fuer Erziehungswissenschaft/Revue Internationale de Pedagogie, 1993
Suggests that population education should promote the ability to think and reason and should focus on (1) respect for others, especially persons of the other sex; (2) developing self-esteem; (3) the possibility and desirability of planning, especially of pregnancies; (4) the consequences of behavior; and (5) the ability to withstand peer pressure.…
Descriptors: Demography, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Family Planning
Sikes, O. J. – Population Education in Asia and the Pacific Newsletter and Forum, 1993
Discusses eight aspects of the reorganization of population education: (1) need for clear objectives; (2) emerging concerns about content; (3) prioritization of contents; (4) involvement of parents; (5) approaches to teaching; (6) teacher training; (7) evaluation issues; and (8) institutionalization. (MDH)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Educational Trends
Sikes, O. J.; Kerr, Beverly – Population Education in Asia and the Pacific Newsletter and Forum, 1991
Suggests a need to change traditional content sources of population education to include population-related concepts in the area of human sexuality. Identifies the following focuses: respecting others, developing self-esteem, postponing the first pregnancy, understanding that it is possible to plan, fostering responsibility for behavior and…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Demography
