Adapted from TARSHI’s publication, ‘The Orange Book’ that was developed in 2010, this online course is specifically for teachers and educationists and aims to fill the gap created by the lack of teacher training on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). When working with teachers and educators, we are aware that they often find it difficult to become Sexuality educators given that they have limited scope to explore their own doubts and feelings about Gender, sex, sexuality, and get few opportunities to learn how to address these issues in a matter-of-fact manner. This online course seeks to equip professionals with skills to engage with sexual and reproductive health issues within a school setting, with confidence and ease. The course covers various concepts such as CSE, sexuality, gender, and topics related to body image, technology and its influence on young people, harassment of teachers and students, to name a few. It also provides a space for self-reflection and values clarification. Each chapter has exercises that cover basic concepts along with more complex issues and require participants to reflect upon related issues from their workplace and professional experience. What are the objectives of the course?
- To understand Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) as being more than ‘sex-ed’ and to reflect on the need for Comprehensive Sexuality Education.
- To fill the gap created by the lack of teacher training on CSE and equip young professionals with skills to engage with sexual and reproductive health issues within a school setting.
- To help teachers and educators gain comfort and confidence around addressing sexuality related topics in the classroom.
- To provide information and ideas for teachers and educators for introduction of sexuality related topics in day-to-day work.
- To provide concrete examples, case studies and scenarios to facilitate discussion on serious and relevant issues within the classroom.
Structure of the course
- The course has six Modules and each Module has 2 chapters with exercises and assignments that cover basic concepts along with more complex issues and require participants to reflect upon related issues from their workplace and professional experience. The chapters combine technical content with programme principles, best practices, and case studies.
- Each of the six Modules is expected to take around 2.5 hours to complete. The learner is expected to complete the course over a period of no longer than one month.
Module 1 is titled Basics of CSE and is a foundational module on understanding the need for CSE. There are 2 chapters in all that engage with various aspects of CSE and help reflect on whether sexuality education is a good idea. It also includes a values clarification component.
Module 2 is titled Clarifying Concepts and has its 2 chapters on sexuality, gender and rights. It is designed to provide a broad understanding of sexuality and its connections with gender.
Module 3 is titled The Biology of it All and contains 2 chapters that cover the following topics – sexual and reproductive anatomy, conception, contraception and abortion, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), reproductive tract infections (RTIs) and safer sex.
Module 4 is titled Body Basics and consists of 2 chapters. The chapters provide a deeper understanding of body image and self-esteem, as well as knowledge in relation to Disability and sexuality, and technology trends.
Module 5 is titled Power Play. The 2 chapters that make up this module address power in the context of sexuality, stigma and Discrimination and also examine issues such as Harassment and Child Sexual Abuse.
Module 6 is titled Heart of the Matter and consists of 2 chapters. The two chapters examine values and principles as well as ethical dilemmas around sexuality, sexual and reproductive health and rights related issues.
Mode + Fees
Course Mode
The course is offered in the following modes:
Self-paced mode:
Self-paced courses allow learners to access content at their pace, and from anywhere at any time as long as they complete the course within four months of being given access to the course.
Exclusive Moderated mode:
The moderated mode is only through announcement and has a time limit to complete the course. Apart from having a special offer, this type of course provides an opportunity for participants to receive support from facilitators via discussion forums (in Facebook or Telegram groups), sharing of supplementary resources such as articles and videos.
What are the benefits of a moderated course?
- An updated course with a new interface
- Participate in free webinars pre and post the course
- Benefit from an exclusive support group throughout the course for mentorship
- Weekly assignments and interactive discussions to promote active engagement and learning
- Enjoy a discount on TARSHI’s publications upon successful completion of the course
- Receive a free copy of a Practical Guide for Teachers upon course completion.
Blended mode
Blended courses combine online and face-to-face learning or ‘Contact Classes’. Part of the course is given online and part of the course comprises face-to-face sessions, which can either precede or follow the online phase. Registrations are open only for people who have completed TARSHI’s online course/s. If you have successfully completed the online course and are interested in attending the ‘Contact class’ (additional charges will apply), please write a line of expression of interest to mail@tarshi.net.
Course fee:
Course Fee – INR 3,814/-
SGST + CGST (18%) – INR 686
Total Payable amount – INR 4,500/-
