Comprehensive Sexuality Education

The training was an eye-opener for me. The terms like ‘people with intersex variations’, ‘transgender persons’, and ‘male anatomy’ were clarified. The training also introduced us to looking at sexuality from a pleasure-affirming perspective. The vocabulary and terms used and discussed by the facilitators have made me comfortable with using these words in front of my colleagues. The exercises were well-developed, which pushed us to find answers on our own and formulate policies for the school.

Participating in TARSHI’s training equips teachers with a deeper understanding of pedagogical strategies and instructional techniques. This expanded knowledge allows them to employ a wider range of teaching methods and approaches tailored to different learning styles and student needs. Trainings can encourage teachers to incorporate more active learning strategies into their classrooms. This shift moves away from traditional lecture-based approaches towards student-centred activities that promote engagement, critical thinking, and collaboration.

This course was really eye-opening and helpful for me. It didn’t just teach me facts about sexuality and growing up, but showed me how to handle real situations with respect and understanding. I feel more confident now to talk about these topics openly and support my friends better. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn about sexuality education in a way that’s respectful, realistic, and easy to understand.

This course has been eye-opening and deeply necessary. It highlights how crucial it is to respond to every child with understanding, respect, and accurate information, especially on issues related to sexuality, identity, and well-being. I strongly believe it should be mandatory not just for teachers and parents, but also for admin and support staff. Every adult in a child’s environment plays a role, and inconsistent or harmful responses can deeply affect their growth and confidence. This course equips us to handle these conversations with sensitivity and care, making our schools and homes safer, more supportive spaces for all children.

Big thanks to our knowledge partners TARSHI for leading a thought-provoking session where we explored the complexities of gender and sexuality, aiming to create a safe, open environment where our children can express themselves without fear of judgment. We discussed how to approach tough conversations with our kids and how to create inclusive spaces at home and in our communities…This work is crucial for building a more inclusive, empathetic world.

Favourite topics in the book were one section called feelings and other stuff, and another one called staying safe, staying happy. I like these topics because they are quite new and they are not the things most people talk about. And this book explains them and talks about things like changes in the thoughts of adolescence and staying safe, cyber security and other things.