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Problem-Solving Before Instruction (PS-I): A Protocol for Assessment and Intervention in Students with Different Abilities

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Published on: September 11, 2021

Teaching prevention on sensitive topics: key elements and pedagogical techniques.

Beth S Russell¹, Champika K Soysa, Marc J Wagoner

¹Psychology Department, Worcester State College, Worcester, MA, 01602, USA. beth.russell@worcester.edu

The Journal of Primary Prevention

|September 23, 2008

Summary

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This study offers guidance for educators on teaching sensitive topics to promote prevention by addressing individual attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors. It emphasizes creating a supportive classroom environment for complex learning.

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Problem-Solving Before Instruction (PS-I): A Protocol for Assessment and Intervention in Students with Different Abilities

Problem-Solving Before Instruction (PS-I): A Protocol for Assessment and Intervention in Students with Different Abilities

Published on: September 11, 2021

Area of Science:

Education
Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Teaching sensitive topics requires careful consideration of pedagogical approaches.
Prevention efforts can target changes in individual attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors.
Classroom content can be designed to challenge existing perceptions and notions.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide topical and pedagogical considerations for instructors teaching sensitive topics.
To support the aim of prevention through educational strategies.
To prepare students to navigate complex issues in sensitive subject areas.

Main Methods:

The paper outlines a framework for integrating prevention into sensitive topic instruction.
It discusses the importance of addressing individual changes in attitudes, knowledge, and behavior.
Considerations for creating an effective classroom environment are presented.

Main Results:

Educators can utilize classroom content to challenge student perceptions and preconceived notions.
This approach can be viewed as inherently preventive.
Specific attention to the classroom environment is crucial for complex learning.

Conclusions:

Effective teaching of sensitive topics involves strategic content delivery and environmental management.
Challenging student perceptions is a key component of prevention-focused education.
Preparing students for complexity requires a deliberate and sensitive pedagogical approach.