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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
Abstract:
This paper presents a set of topical and pedagogical considerations for instructors teaching material on sensitive topics with either the primary or secondary aim of addressing prevention. Prevention can be approached as an effort to create changes in an individual's attitudes/beliefs, knowledge, and behavior. Following this framework, classroom content that challenges students' perceptions, preconceived notions, and attitudes can be seen as preventive in nature. Preparing students to work through the same layers of complexity that thoroughly trained and experienced researchers and practitioners struggle with requires particular attention to the classroom environment.
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