Applying the S-Ivac methodology in schools to explore students’ creativity to solve sexual health problems

A research to evaluate the development of participatory and action-oriented sexuality education projects in schools (7th to 12th grades) (n=16), with the use of ICT will be described with the following objectives: i) to discuss the creativity of students’ visions regarding how the world and their lives could be, and how society and the environment could be improved in relationship to their particular sexual concerns; and ii) to characterize the type of actions carried out to solve their sexual problems. Participant observation, group interviews and materials put online by students were selected as research techniques for the triangulation of data. The principal results showed that these students thought creatively to formulate visions and develop, individually or collectively, reflexive actions which leadto positive changes in their lifestyles and/or living conditions which improve their sexuality.Instituto de Educação, Centro de Investigação em Educação (CIEd

Potentials of action-oriented sex education projects in the development of action competence

Participatory and action-orientated sex education projects were carried out in 15 preparatory and secondary schools in the north of Portugal. This involved three hundred and fifty students from the 7th to the 12th grades. The main objectives were to analyse the level of students’ participation in the project phases and the student’s action competence. The research techniques used were field notes, semi-structured group interviews and documental analysis of material put online by students regarding their projects, online class diaries and discussion e-forums.The results of this study revealed that by using this educational approach, these students: worked on the four dimensions of action-oriented knowledge; used a positive and broad concept regarding sexual health; developed visions aimed at the causes of the problems; actions were carried out in partnership with specialists that involved their parents and their colleagues. 5. most of the students perceived themselves as having a high level of participation in the project.Instituto de Educação, Centro de Investigação em Educação (CIEd

Aplicando la metodología S – IVAC en las escuelas para explorar la creatividad de los alumnos en resolver problemas de salud sexual

Uma pesquisa para avaliar o desenvolvimento participativo e ações orientadas para projetos de educação sexual em escolas (do 7º ao 12º anos) (n=16), com o uso de TIC descreverá os seguintes objetivos: i) discutir a criatividade da visão dos alunos em relação a como o mundo e suas vidas poderiam ser, e como a sociedade e meio ambiente poderiam melhorar em relação a suas preocupações sexuais; e ii) caracterizar o tipo de ações feitas para resolver seus problemas sexuais. A observação do participante, entrevista em grupo e materiais disponibilizados online pelos alunos foram selecionados como técnicas de pesquisa para triangulação dos dados. Os resultados principais mostraram que esses alunos pensaram de forma criativa para formular visões e desenvolver, individualmente, ações reflexivas que levam a mudanças positivas em seus estilos de vida e/ou condições de vida que melhoram sua sexualidade.A research to evaluate the development of participatory and action-oriented sexuality education projects in schools (7Th to 12th grades) (n=16), with the use of ICT will be described with the following objectives: i) to discuss the creativity of students’ visions regarding how the world and their lives could be, and how society and the environment could be improved in relationship to their particular sexual concerns; and ii) to characterize the type of actions carried out to solve their sexual problems. Participant observation, group interviews and materials put online by students were selected as research techniques for the triangulation of data. The principal results showed that these students thought creatively to formulate visions and develop, individually or collectively, reflexive actions, which lead to positive changes in their lifestyles, and/or living conditions, which improve their sexuality.Una investigación para evaluar el desarrollo participativo y acciones orientadas a proyectos de educación sexual en las escuelas (del 7º al 12º años) (n=16), con el uso de TIC describirá los siguientes objetivos: i) discutir la creatividad de la visión de los alumnos con relación a cómo el mundo y sus vidas podrían ser, y cómo la sociedad y medio ambiente podrían mejorar con relación a sus preocupaciones sexuales; y ii) caracterizar el tipo de acciones llevadas a cabo para resolver sus problemas sexuales. Los alumnos seleccionaron la observación del participante, entrevista en grupo y materiales disponibilizados en línea como técnicas de investigación para la triangulación de los datos. Los resultados principales mostraron que esos alumnos pensaron de forma creativa para formular visiones y desarrollar, individualmente, acciones reflexivas que llevan a cambios positivos en sus estilos de vida y/o condiciones de vida que mejoran su sexualidad.CIEC - Centro de Investigação em Estudos da Criança, IE, UMinho (UI 317 da FCT), PortugalFundos Nacionais através da FCT (Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia) e cofinanciado pelo Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional (FEDER) através do COMPETE 2020 – Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização (POCI) com a referência POCI-01-0145-FEDER-007562info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Sundhedsfremme og forebyggelse - to forskellige paradigmer?

I nutidens debat inden for sundhedsområdet fremstilles sundhedsfremme og forebyggelse ofte som to begreber, der tilhører hvert sit paradigme. I artiklen sættes der spørgsmålstegn ved denne skelnen, og på baggrund af konkrete eksempler lægges der op til en anden forståelse af paradigmediskussionen inden for sundhedsområdet. Indledningsvis gives der en præsentation af den dominerende diskurs inden for diskussionen af sundhedsfremme og forebyggelse. Dernæst præsenteres og indholdsbestemmes en række nøglebegreber, der oprindeligt er udviklet inden for det sundhedsfremmende område. Det drejer sig om begreberne 'deltagelse', 'handling' og 'handlekompetence'. På baggrund af denne præsentation rejses der en diskussion af, hvorvidt disse begreber er anvendelige inden for hele sundhedsområdet, omfattende sundhedsfremme, forebyggelse og behandling

In-service training on the development of participatory and action-oriented sexual education in schools

Participatory action-research constituted by teachers (N=86) from 16 schools was carried out. It was aimed at investigating how teachers’ conceptions and practices change during in- -service teacher training so as to create adequate conditions in the school and implement a sexu- al education project based on the Democratic Health Education Paradigm with the use of information and communication technology. The research techniques selected were aimed towards the triangulation of those techniques and conclusions between the researcher and teachers. Considering its participative dimen- sion, the results of this investigation have im- plications in terms of teacher training and the organisation and management of the curricula.Foi realizada uma investigação-ação partici- pativa envolvendo professores/as (N = 86) de 16 escolas. Esta investigação visou pesquisar como é que as concepções e práticas dos/as professores/as mudaram durante a formação contínua, de modo a criar as condições ade- quadas na escola para implementar um projeto de educação sexual baseado no paradigma de Educação para a Saúde Democrática, com o uso de tecnologias de informação e comunicação. As técnicas de pesquisa selecionadas visaram a triangulação dessas técnicas e das conclusões entre a pesquisadora e professores/as. Dada a sua dimensão participativa, os resultados desta investigação têm implicações em termos da formação de professores/as e da organização e gestão dos currículos

Parcerias entre os/as professores/as e a comunidade: formação contínua de professores/as para o desenvolvimento nas escolas da educação sexual participativa e orientada para a ação

Participatory action-research constituted by teachers (N=86) from 16 schools was carried out. It was aimed at investigating how teachers’ conceptions and practices change during in-service teacher training so as to create adequate conditions in the school and implement a sexual education project based on the Democratic Health Education Paradigm with the use of information and communication technology. The research techniques selected were aimed towards the triangulation of those techniques and conclusions between the researcher and teachers. Considering its participative dimension, the results of this investigation have implications in terms of teacher training and the organisation and management of the curricula.Foi realizada uma investigação-ação participativa envolvendo professores/as (N = 86) de 16 escolas. Esta investigação visou pesquisar como é que as concepções e práticas dos/as professores/as mudaram durante a formação contínua, de modo a criar as condições adequadas na escola para implementar um projeto de educação sexual baseado no paradigma de Educação para a Saúde Democrática, com o uso de tecnologias de informação e comunicação. As técnicas de pesquisa selecionadas visaram a triangulação dessas técnicas e das conclusões entre a pesquisadora e professores/as. Dada a sua dimensão participativa, os resultados desta investigação têm implicações em termos da formação de professores/as e da organização e gestão dos currículos

Project SoL-A Community-Based, Multi-Component Health Promotion Intervention to Improve Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Practices among Danish Families with Young Children Part 2:Evaluation

Project SoL is implemented over a period of four years with the aim to promote healthy eating and physical activity among children aged 3–8 years by targeting the families in a Danish municipality based on the multi-component, supersetting strategy. Interventions are implemented in childcare centres, schools and supermarkets in three local communities as well as in local mass media and social media during a 19 months period in the Municipality of Bornholm. The matching Municipality of Odsherred serves as a control site based on its similarity to Bornholm regarding several socio-demographic and health indicators. The present paper gives an account of the design used for the summative and formative evaluation based on a realistic evaluation and a mixed methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Summative studies are conducted on changes of health behaviours among the involved families and within the municipalities in general, changes in community awareness of the project, changes in purchase patterns, changes in overweight and obesity among the targeted children and changes in knowledge and preferences among children due to sensory education workshops. The formative research comprises studies on children’s perceptions of health, perceptions of staff at supermarkets and media professionals on their roles in supporting the health promotion agenda, and motivations and barriers of community stakeholders to engage in health promotion at community level. The paper discusses operational issues and lessons learnt related to studying complex community interventions, cross-disciplinarily, interfaces between practice and research and research capacity strengthening; and suggests areas for future research. The development and implementation of the intervention and its theoretical foundation is described in a separate paper