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Assessing the Implementation of Sexuality Education Policies and Curricula in Kenya

KENYA, 2015
Health and Well-Being (HaW)
African Population and Health Research Center
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Data file: Teacher Dataset

Teacher's background Reproductive health education program Reproductive health education curriculum Opinions, support and perceptions Classroom teaching methods Teacher training Teacher's attitudes
Cases 196
Variables 421

Variables

link
school unique identifier
tm00a
interview date
tm01
county
tm02
subcounty
tm03b
school code
tm04a
respondent id
tm04b
teacher id
tm05
consent
tm06
school type
tm07
school ownership
tm07o1
Other (Specify)
tm08
school status
tm12
status of the questionairre
tm12o1
other status speficied
print_qnnaire_number
PRINT QNNAIRE NUMBER
t101
sex of respondent
t102
Highest level of education
t102o1
other specify
t103a
Class teacher
t103b
General teacher
t103c
Guest/part time teacher
t103d
School counsellor
t103e
School nurse
t103x
Other
t103xo1
other specify
t104a
Language/literature
t104b
Biology
t104c
Physics/chemistry
t104d
Mathematics
t104e
Religious education
t104f
Humanities
t104g
Life Skills
t104h
Physical education
t104i
Music or other arts
t104j
Technical Subjects
t104x
Agriculture/business studies/club patron/home science
t104xo1
other specify
t105
years taught at this school?
t106
years taught in general?
t107a
Teach form 1
t107b
Teach form 2
t107c
Teach form 3
t107d
Teach form 4
t108
What is your religion?
t108o1
other specify
t109
How important is religion in your life?
t201
Are topics related to RH education taught in this school?
t202a
Lack of funding
t202b
Opposition from government, MoE
t202c
Opposition from the principal/board/other school authority
t202d
Lack of interest among teachers
t202e
Lack of interest among students
t202f
There is no qualified teacher
t202g
Lack of teaching materials
t202h
Opposition from community
t202i
Not culturally appropriate
t202x
Other reason
t202xo1
other specify
t202y
Why topics not taught?:Don't know
t203
how long have you been been teaching RH?
t204a
In which classes do/did you teach RH education topics?:Form 1
t204b
Form 2
t204c
Form 3
t204d
Form 4
t205a
It is part of my syllabus/included in the subject(s) I teach
t205b
I volunteered
t205c
School administration asked me if I wanted to (I had a choice)
t205d
School administration requested me to teach it (I didnt have a choice)
t205e
All teachers have to teach it
t205f
No other teachers were available
t205x
Other
t205xo1
other specify
t206a
how many hours per term do you dedicate to RH education?: Form 1
t206b
Form 2
t206c
Form 3
t206d
Form 4
t207
Number of students in each class/session on RH topics in forms 2 and 3?
t208a
Are topics related to RH included in external examination
t208b
end of term/year exam
t208c
C.A.Ts
t208d
not assessed/examined
t208y
Don't know
t209a
What type of assessment is it? Are topics on RH education included in:Oral asses
t209b
Written exam/test
t209c
Projects
t209d
Practical demonstrations
t209e
Presentations
t209f
Group work
t209x
Other
t209xo1
other specify
t209y
Don't know
t210a
What are students assessed on?:Knowledge
t210b
Attitudes
t210c
Practical/life skills
t210x
Other
t210xo1
other specify
t211
Are the lessons related to RH generally mixed (boys&girls) or taught separately?
t301
Do you use a syllabus/curriculum/handbook to teach RH education in this school?
t302aa
Which syllabus/curriculum do you use?:National Curriculum
t302ab
Regional/County level curriculum
t302ac
Other local authority curriculum
t302ad
Individual school curriculum
t302ae
Curriculum you developed yourself
t302af
Curriculum developed by a national NGO
t302ag
Curriculum developed in/for another school
t302ah
Curriculum developed in another country
t302ai
Curriculum developed by international organization/group
t302ax
Other
t302axo1
other specify
t302ba
What is your view about the national curriculum on topics related to RH?
t302bao1
other specify
t303a
who played a role in developing the syllabus/curriculum?:You
t303b
Parents/other community members
t303c
Religious groups
t303d
Teachers
t303e
Students
t303f
Experts in sexuality education
t303g
NGOs/CSOs
t303h
Traditional Authorities
t303x
Other
t303xo1
other specify
t304a
Why do you use this particular syllabus/curriculum/hbook?:National Requirement
t304b
Required by the school
t304c
I think it is the best
t304d
The only one available
t304e
The first one found
t304f
It's free/less expensive
t304g
Most culturally acceptable
t304h
No real reason
t304x
Other
t304xo1
other specify
t305
How many years have you been using this particular syllabus/curriculum?
t306a
how messages are conveyed?:Having sexual relationships is dangerous for young pe
t306b
Having sexual relationships is immoral for young people
t306c
Young people have the right to know everything
t306d
Young people should avoid having sex before marriage
t306e
Young people should protect themselves when having sex
t306f
Homosexuality is unnatural
t306g
Abortion is immoral
t309
Do you teach about STIs & HIV/AIDS in class or during extra-curricular activitie
t311
Which of the following best describes the way you teach about condoms for STI/HI
t312a
Are STIs/HIV/AIDS covered in any other class/lessons/subject/activity at school?
t312ao1
other specify
t313
Students taught contraceptive methods are more likely to use when sexually activ
t314
How you teach about contraception in your instruction on topics related to RH ed
t315a
Do you teach students in classes about Condoms
t315b
Oral contraceptive pill
t315c
Injectables (Depo-Provera)
t315d
Implants (Jadelle, Norplant, etc)
t315e
IUD (Coil)
t315f
Emergency contraception (E-pill)
t315g
Male/female sterilization
t315h
Contraceptive foam, gels or suppositories
t315i
Sponge, diaphragm or cervical cap
t315j
Periodic abstinence/rhythm
t315k
Withdrawal
t315l
Abstinence/'Chilling'
t315m
Other traditional methods
t316
how do you teach about abstinence in your instruction on topics related to RH?
t317
Students attendng classes on abstinence are less likely to engage in sex activit
t318
Which describes how you teach about condoms spcfclly for pregnancy prevention
t320a
Do you currently use strategy:Show actual physical methods to the class
t320b
Show the proper way to use condom thru printed material
t320c
Show the proper way to use condom thru demos
t320d
Give information about doctors, etc where adolesc can get C methods/counseling
t321
how are you told to answer questions about contraception in your teaching of RH?
t322a
What does RH seek to have an impact on in students?knowledge
t322b
attitudes
t322c
opinion
t322d
practical skills/life skills
t322e
self-confidence
t322x
Other aspects
t322xo1
other specified
t401
should topics related to reproductive health education be taught in school?
t402a
why should it be taught:These topics are just as important as other subjects
t402b
Parents don't teach their children
t402c
Students need to know how to prevent unwanted pregnancies
t402d
they need to know how to avoid getting HIV/AIDS/other STIs
t402e
Students need to learn how to resist pressure
t402f
Students need to understand how their bodies works
t402x
Other reason
t402xo1
other specified
t403a
why should'nt it:Religious beliefs
t403b
Cultural beliefs/it's taboo
t403c
Parents should teach children about these topics, not teachers
t403d
The subject is not appropriate for students this age
t403e
Learning about this will encourage young people to have sex
t403f
No reason
t403x
Other reason
t403xo1
other specified
t404a
should forms 2/3 be taught:Puberty/physical changes in body
t404b
Reproductive organs
t404c
Menstruation
t404d
Sexual behavior
t404e
Equality between men and women
t404f
Pregnancy and childbirth
t404g
Abortion
t404h
Contraceptive methods
t404i
How to use contraceptive methods
t404j
Where to get contraceptive methods
t404k
Sex in exchange for money or gifts
t404l
HIV/AIDS
t404m
Other STIs
t404n
Where to access STI/HIV services
t404o
Communicating within relationships
t404p
Decision-Making Skills
t404q
Prevention of violence/sexual abuse
t404r
Sexual orientation (homosexuality)
t404s
Sexual and reproductive rights
t404t
Say no to sex/ Abstinence/Chilling
t404u
Moral issues related to sexuality
t404v
Positive living for young people living
t404w
Prevention of mother to child transmission
t404x
Female genital mutilation (FGM)
t405a
If there are any topics that, in your opinion, why not?:Not age-appropriate
t405b
Not culturally-appropriate
t405c
Religiously inapppropriate
t405d
Parents should teach this, not the school
t405e
Students do not need to know
t405f
Teacher not trained in topic
t405g
Parents/community disapproval
t405x
Other
t405xo1
other specified
t405y
Don't know
t406
how comfortable are you teaching topics related to RH education to students?
t407a
important message to students? everyone deserves respect
t407b
sexual relations should always be consensual
t407c
Info about HIV/STI & where to access HIV&STI services
t407d
Accurate info on C and where to access them
t407e
abstinence best way to prevent pregn & STIs/HIV
t407f
people should not have sex before marriage
t407g
sexuality is a natural, healthy&+ve part of life
t407x
everyone deserves respect no matter gender, race or social status
t407xo1
other specified
t408a
Are you provided with:Goals, objectives & expected outcomes for RH topics?
t408b
A teaching manual
t408c
A document describing scope&sequence of instruction for RH education
t408d
Lesson plans or learning activities for RH education
t408e
Teaching and learning materials
t408f
Plans/tools for how to evaluate/assess students in RH education
t409a
have you experienced: Embarassment about topics or terms
t409b
Topics/content contradict my religious,traditional&personal beliefs/values
t409c
Pushback/opposition from students
t409d
Pushback/opposition from parents or community
t409e
Lack of participation from students
t409f
Lack of time
t409g
Lack of teacher training or sufficient knowledge
t409h
Lack of resources or teaching materials
t409i
Restrictions or bans on teaching certain topics
t409xo1
other specified
t410a
experienced pressures that -vely affected teaching RH :Yes, from school admin
t410b
Yes, from parents
t410c
Yes, from the community
t410d
Yes, religious leaders/groups
t410e
Yes, government regulation(s)
t410f
No, I have not experienced
t410x
Yes, from other
t410xo1
other specified
t411a
assistance/support needed to teach RH effectively:More factual information
t411b
More training
t411c
More teaching materials/strategies
t411d
Fewer restrictions on what can be taught
t411e
More support from school/community
t411f
No assistance needed
t412a
more assistance in:Puberty/physical changes in body
t412b
Reproductive organs
t412c
Menstruation
t412d
Sexual behavior
t412e
Equality between men and women
t412f
Pregnancy and childbirth
t412g
Abortion
t412h
Contraceptive methods
t412i
How to use contraceptive methods
t412j
Where to get contraceptive methods
t412k
Sex in exchange for money or gifts
t412l
HIV/AIDS
t412m
Other STIs
t412n
Where to access STI/HIV services
t412o
Communicating within relationships
t412p
Decision-making skills
t412q
Prevention of violence/sexual abuse
t412r
Sexual orientation (homosexuality)
t412s
Sexual and reproductive rights
t412t
Say no to sex/ Abstinence
t412u
Moral issues related to sexuality
t412v
Positive living for young people living with HIV
t412w
Prevention of mother to child transmission
t412x
Female genital mutilation (FGM)
t413a
rate of students on:How much do students enjoy reproductive health education?
t413b
How much do students participate?
t413c
How attentive are students?
t413d
How often do they complete their assignments?
t414
How often do they complete their assignments?
t415
How supportive of the teaching of RH education is the Head of this school?
t416
How supportive of the teaching of RH education are other teachers in this school
t417
How would you rate the degree of support for RH education from parents?
t418
Are students in your school allowed to carry condoms with them while at school?
t501a
What types of materials/resources do you have in the classroom:Written materials
t501b
Charts
t501c
Other audio-visual
t501d
Demos kits
t501xo1
other specified
t502a
Do you use any materials to teach RH topics?National textbook for students
t502b
National manual for teachers
t502c
Materials developed by your local/district/regional authority
t502d
Materials developed by your school
t502e
Materials you developed yourself
t502f
Official materials developed in other countries
t502g
Materials from in-country NGOs/CBOs/ Kenya Science teachers association
t502h
Materials from international NGOs
t502i
Media sources - Internet, TV, magazines, etc
t502xo1
other specified
t503a
How often do you use when teaching RH:Lecture or talk
t503b
Question and answer session
t503c
Assignments (for example, essays)
t503d
Quizzes
t503e
Role-playing or theater
t503f
Small group discussions
t503g
Debates
t503h
Practical demonstrations (e.g. condoms)
t503i
Charts or drawings
t503j
Audio-visual (film, video, radio)
t503k
Art projects, dance, theater/drama, poems story-telling
t503l
Internet/social media
t503x
Other
t503xo1
other specified
t504a
Do you have students submit questions anonymously on paper?
t504b
Do you answer students' questions in class in front of everyone?
t504c
Do you answer questions one-one-one (privately) after or during class?
t504d
Do you refer students with questions to a different teacher/health professional?
t504e
Does your school restrict your ability to answer questions about certain topics?
t504f
Are there questions that you don't answer?
t601
Did you receive any pre-service training on the teaching of RH education?
t602
How many days did this training last?
t603a
Where/from whom did you receive training?:As part of general pre-service educati
t603b
As part of my university education
t603c
A one-off course at a separate institute
t603x
NGOs
t603xo1
other specified
t604
When was the last time you received in-service training in RH education?
t605
How many days of in-service training did you receive at that time?
t606a
When is in-service training provided:During school time
t606b
After school time (evening or morning)
t606c
During holidays or weekends
t606x
Other
t606xo1
other specified
t607a
Who provides in-service training:National Government
t607b
School administration
t607c
A separate institute
t607d
NGO/CBO
t607x
Church
t607xo1
other specified
t608a
have you received any training on: Puberty/physical changes in body
t608b
Reproductive organs
t608c
Menstruation
t608d
Sexual behavior
t608e
Equality between men and women
t608f
Pregnancy and childbirth
t608g
Abortion
t608h
Contraceptive methods
t608i
How to use contraceptive methods
t608j
Where to get contraceptive methods
t608k
Sex in exchange for money or gifts
t608l
HIV/AIDS
t608m
STIs
t608n
Where to access STI/HIV services
t608o
Communicating within relationships
t608p
Decision-making skills
t608q
Prevention of violence/sexual abuse
t608r
Sexual orientation (homosexuality)
t608s
Sexual and reproductive rights
t608t
Say no to sex/ Abstinence / Chilling
t608u
Moral issues related to sexuality
t608v
Positive living for young people living with HIV
t608w
Prevention of mother to child transmission
t608x
Female genital mutilation (FGM)
t609
Have you received training on different teaching methods for teaching RH edu?
t610a
How adequately did the pre-service training prepare you to teach RH edu effectiv
t610b
How adequately did the in-service training prepare you to teach RH edu effective
t611a1
How could the pre-training be improved :More hours of training in general
t611a2
How could the in-training be improved :More hours of training in general
t611b1
More training on certain topics
t611b2
More training on certain topics
t611c1
More training on teaching methods
t611c2
More training on teaching methods
t611d1
Having a separate training just for topics related to RH
t611d2
Having a separate training just for topics related to RH
t611eo1
other specified
t612a
Do you have access to Teacher support group outside of the classroom
t612b
Do you have access to Support from colleague teachers outside of the classroom
t612c
Do you have access to Individual support from experts, NGOs,CBOs, health profess
t612d
Do you have access to Internet resources (social media) outside of the classroo
t613a
Who supervises you in your teaching of RH: School administration
t613b
School inspectors
t613c
Nobody is responsible
t613x
Other
t613xo1
other specified
t614
How often are you monitored for your teaching in topics on RH education?
t614o1
other specified
t615a
H Class observation
t615b
H Oral assessment (one-on-one conversation outside classroom)
t615c
H Written assessment
t615x
H other
t615xo1
other specified
t701a
do you agree: girls should remain virgins until they get married
t701b
boys should remain virgins until they get married
t701c
It's important boys&girls are taught healthy sexuality as a normal part of grow
t701d
Young people carrying condoms are bad, promiscuous/unfaithful
t701e
Using a condom is a sign of not trusting your partner
t701f
Making C methods available to young people encourages sex
t701g
It's important to teach students how to use C methods to avoid pregnancy
t701h
It's important to tell students where to access SRH care services
t701i
Students with HIV/AIDS should not be allowed in schools with other
t701j
It's acceptable for a husband to beat his wife if she refuses sex
t701k
Young women should't be allowed to have an abortion
t701l
Sexual relationships should be only between a man and a woman
t701m
Girls who get pregnant should be expelled from school
t701n
Boys who get a girl pregnant should be expelled from school
t701o
Boys who carry condoms should be expelled from school
t701p
Girls who carry condoms should be expelled from school
pwt
Total: 421