Sex Education in Primary Schools an Evaluation of Parents’ Perception in Uganda

Abstract

The article examines sex education in primary schools with an evaluation of parents’ perception in Uganda. Specifically, the paper focuses on the factors influencing parents’ perception towards sex education to their primary school children. The study adopted a case study design, and data was gathered with the aid of a questionnaire and focus group interview.with a sample drawn from head teachers, deputy head teachers, director of studies, Parents, and teachers’ association members as well as School management committee members. (n-132) who participated in the study. Results indicated that parents’ education level, content within the sex education syllabus, and the ways of imparting sex education are the major factors influencing parents’ perception towards sex education to their primary school children in Bulamagi Sub- County in Uganda. The study further revealed that to improve on sex education, there is need to have improved sex education curriculum; presence of competent sex education teachers; teachers to use participatory teaching methods; parents-teachers cooperation; adequate sex education Study materials; proper organization of education system; and empowering parents with information and life skills. The study recommended that the curriculum development division of the ministry of education should develop and ratify a sex education curricular to guide the teaching and learning as well as informing the parents. In addition to training expert educators to pass on such education and training to the children in primary schools. The article made the case that it was important to determine how politics affected the creation of techniques for teaching sex education in schools.