Youth org urges new Japan curriculum wording that doesn't discourage sex ed
TOKYO -- A youth organization has urged education officials to ensure that revisions to Japan's national curriculum guidelines do not discourage teach
A youth organization in Japan has urged education officials to ensure that revisions to the national curriculum guidelines do not discourage teachers from providing sex education. During hearings held by a special subcommittee of the Central Council for Education, the Japan Youth Council called for the inclusion of sex education in health and physical education classes, stating that they want to ensure proper implementation of the wording that would not make teachers hesitant to provide instruction.
The current curriculum guidelines explicitly state that the process of pregnancy is not to be covered, a provision known as a "brake provision," and calls have been made for its removal. The Japan Youth Council also highlighted the need for stronger educational efforts in life safety education, citing the rise in incidents involving students secretly taking photos or videos of classmates at school.
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