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Respectful relationships education to prevent gender-based violence
Lessons from a multi-year pilot in primary schools: final evaluation report
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Gender-based violence
Violence prevention
Interpersonal relationships
Primary education
School curriculum
Queensland
Victoria
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Description
This report is the final evaluation report of a pilot of respectful relationships education in primary schools in Victoria and Queensland.
The focus of the Respectful Relationships Education in Primary Schools pilot was on implementing and evaluating a whole-of-school approach to respectful relationships education in primary schools, focusing on Years 1 and 2 (students aged five to seven years) in particular.
The evaluation also explored structural and systemic opportunities for the continued take-up of respectful relationships education.
Key findings:
- A decrease in stereotypical attitudes among school students, making them less likely to see jobs or activities as strictly for men or women
- Both boys and girls showed an interest in traditionally feminine jobs and activities
- Staff demonstrated an increased understanding of gender inequality and the ways in which it impacts on school culture
- Teacher feedback highlighting the importance of professional development in helping them deliver respectful relationships education that addresses the drivers of violence
- Some schools showed staff increased their understanding of gender discrimination and sexual harassment
- Strong commitment to respectful relationships education and its role in school readiness across the school community after the pilot.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Our Watch 2021
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
6 May 2021
