This presentation aims to increase awareness of music as a tool in sexual health education and counselling. Drawing on more than two decades of teaching experience in the field of sexuality education at primary, secondary and tertiary levels of the education system, the presenter will explore the relevance and impact of the use of popular music in these settings.
Key themes include: Empathy building - music can assist people to empathise with another person’s point of view and highlight issues and concepts. Sexology also promotes respect for diversity and adding popular music to the equation can enhance understandings around diversity. Communication - some people are reluctant to share feelings and experiences, and music can be a powerful resource to awaken memories and help them to help articulate important events/experiences in their lives. Music in classroom practice - a variety of methodologies, with music as their base, are offered and feedback from university students, regarding the impact of music as a strategy during their sexology classes, will be discussed.
Conflict of Interest: None disclosed
Financial Support/Funding: None disclosed
Recorded in Sydney, Australia, April 2007
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