Lessons in Love and Understanding

Relationships, Sexuality and Gender in the Classroom
Jenni Gates - Independent counsellor, UK
Scott Buckler - Independent Academic
Lessons in Love and Understanding
June 2020 | 216 pages | Sage UK
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Description

Sex and gender are delicate and nuanced issues for all of us and can be intimidating topics to teach. This practical, empathetic book aims to dispel some of the uncertainties that many teachers have and empower them to lead inclusive, age-appropriate lessons in primary and secondary schools.

Taking an approach that celebrates the individual identity of all learners, and underpinned by an awareness of the complexity of language around these topics, this book offers a careful evaluation of the 2020 Relationship and Sex Education policy for schools in England, and how schools can offer intelligent, socially responsible, sex education that goes beyond simply meeting statutory requirements.

Contents

Chapter 1: Understanding the self

Chapter 1: Understanding the self

Chapter 2: Gender

Chapter 2: Gender

Chapter 3: Relationships

Chapter 3: Relationships

Chapter 4: Sexuality and sex

Chapter 4: Sexuality and sex

Chapter 5: Gender and sexology through the Ages

Chapter 5: Gender and sexology through the Ages

Chapter 6: Policy, Guidance and Sign Posting for Teachers

Chapter 6: Policy, Guidance and Sign Posting for Teachers

Chapter 7: Establishing a safe learning and teaching space

Chapter 7: Establishing a safe learning and teaching space

Chapter 8: Ethics, advocacy and who does what

Chapter 8: Ethics, advocacy and who does what

Description

Sex and gender are delicate and nuanced issues for all of us and can be intimidating topics to teach. This practical, empathetic book aims to dispel some of the uncertainties that many teachers have and empower them to lead inclusive, age-appropriate lessons in primary and secondary schools.

Taking an approach that celebrates the individual identity of all learners, and underpinned by an awareness of the complexity of language around these topics, this book offers a careful evaluation of the 2020 Relationship and Sex Education policy for schools in England, and how schools can offer intelligent, socially responsible, sex education that goes beyond simply meeting statutory requirements.

Contents

Chapter 1: Understanding the self

Chapter 1: Understanding the self

Chapter 2: Gender

Chapter 2: Gender

Chapter 3: Relationships

Chapter 3: Relationships

Chapter 4: Sexuality and sex

Chapter 4: Sexuality and sex

Chapter 5: Gender and sexology through the Ages

Chapter 5: Gender and sexology through the Ages

Chapter 6: Policy, Guidance and Sign Posting for Teachers

Chapter 6: Policy, Guidance and Sign Posting for Teachers

Chapter 7: Establishing a safe learning and teaching space

Chapter 7: Establishing a safe learning and teaching space

Chapter 8: Ethics, advocacy and who does what

Chapter 8: Ethics, advocacy and who does what

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Lessons in Love and Understanding

Relationships, Sexuality and Gender in the Classroom


June 2020 | 216 pages | Sage UK

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Paperback 31/03/2026 9781529708936 $62.00
Hardcover 31/03/2026 9781529708943 $119.00
180 Day Ebook 28/03/2023 9781529729771 $37.00
Lifetime 28/03/2023 9781529729771 $53.00

Sex and gender are delicate and nuanced issues for all of us and can be intimidating topics to teach. This practical, empathetic book aims to dispel some of the uncertainties that many teachers have and empower them to lead inclusive, age-appropriate lessons in primary and secondary schools.

Taking an approach that celebrates the individual identity of all learners, and underpinned by an awareness of the complexity of language around these topics, this book offers a careful evaluation of the 2020 Relationship and Sex Education policy for schools in England, and how schools can offer intelligent, socially responsible, sex education that goes beyond simply meeting statutory requirements.


Table Of Contents:

  • Chapter 1: Understanding the self
  • Chapter 2: Gender
  • Chapter 3: Relationships
  • Chapter 4: Sexuality and sex
  • Chapter 5: Gender and sexology through the Ages
  • Chapter 6: Policy, Guidance and Sign Posting for Teachers
  • Chapter 7: Establishing a safe learning and teaching space
  • Chapter 8: Ethics, advocacy and who does what

Recent Product Reviews:

Given the new RSE curriculum this has been helpful
Mr Tom Cowan, Plymouth Institute of Education, Plymouth University
This is a practical, no-nonsense text offering guidance on how to address some challenging areas which will be really helpful for students considering progression to a career in teaching.
Mrs Suzi Smale, Psychology, Petroc College
‘There has never been a more important time to help teachers explore the complexities of teaching sex and relationship education that truly represents the diverse nature of the families and society which young people inhabit. This book will be an invaluable aid to teachers in confidently having sensitive conversations about gender and sexual diversity.’
Dominic Davies, Founder and CEO of Pink Therapy
‘Informative, helpful and packed with practical advice for all Key Stages, this is a timely and important book.’
Professor Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive Chartered College of Teaching
‘This is an important book in the too-often overlooked field of gender and sexuality education for young people. If appropriately applied, it should lead to a quiet revolution in the physical and mental health of young people who have so unreasonably been disenfranchised by the lack of quality, accessible information in this vital area.’
Professor Christina Richards, Head of Psychology, Adult Service Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust & Visiting Professor of Gender and Mental Health Regents University London

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