Valentine's Survey Teacher Notes
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The Valentine's survey template registers students' opinions across a range of relationship issues. Teachers can store and analyse the results, and project (or simply write) an overall breakdown of students' answers onto the board as a prompt for discussion of issues such as:
- the importance of communication within relationships
- the value of fidelity, trust and self-esteem in forming relationships
- the difficulties posed by peer pressure when forming or conducting relationships
- students' expectations of relationships they are in, or planning
Throughout discussions, teachers should be aware that some students may feel confused or insecure about their sexuality. It should not be assumed that all pupils are heterosexual, and the issue of homosexuality or bisexuality can usefully be brought into a sensible and sensitive debate.
Suggested Lesson Plans
Allot the first part of a lesson (or homework time) to students filling out the survey questionnaire. Once they have done so, project the class results on the board, and open up a class debate about what they show about students' attitudes to sex and relationships. After the debate is over, set one of the Chalkface quizzes on STIs or contraception (see below) to test students' practical knowledge of relevant health and sexuality issues.
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Allot the first part of a lesson (or homework time) to students filling out the survey questionnaire. Once they have done so, project the class results on the board or print them out for each student. Ask them to write an essay stating whether they were surprised by the results, why/why not, and explaining what the statistics show about their class's attitudes to sex and relationships. After the task is complete, set one of the Chalkface quizzes on STIs or contraception (see below) to test students' practical knowledge of relevant health and sexuality issues.
The Valentine's survey can provide a useful way into further PSHE lessons on contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other sex and relationship issues. Preview these free Chalkface resources to help you plan and implement future schemes of work:
