Extent and Challenges of Implementing Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Selected School Districts of Leyte

AUTHOR(S)

ALVIN JHON C. MANITO

ABSTRACT

— This paper aims to assess the implementation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Program of public secondary schools in two selected districts in Leyte. This determined the extent of the program’s implementation in terms of curriculum support systems and emerging challenges. Using a descriptive research design, a total of 54 respondents composed of 2 school heads and 52 teachers participated in the survey. The data were analyzed through frequency counts, arithmetic mean, and percentages. Results revealed that the extent of the program implementation ranged from satisfied to highly satisfied as to the teachers, materials, facilities and equipment, ICT environment and assessment, school leadership and management and schools division/region/central office technical assistance, and community industry, government organizations, non-government organizations, civil society organizations partnerships. However, the absence of a registered guidance counselor, the lack of participation and support from the community industry, government organizations, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders, the lack of comprehensive CSE teaching and learning resources, the nonparticipation of the stakeholders even though they had attended training, and the lack of trainings for teachers were among the major challenges. To address these challenges and improve the program implementation, an action plan shall be developed based on the findings of this research which may include the hiring of a registered guidance counselor and the provision of teaching and learning resources and training. Keywords — Sexuality Education, Public Secondary Schools, Challenges, Program Evaluation, Extent Of Implementation