Regarding the issue that has arisen and the discussion on references in the 3rd grade biology textbook, the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth (MESY) notes the following:
The 3rd grade high school biology textbook was published in 2017 (1st edition) and has since been used by Biology teachers to teach the course.
Based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Education and Science, teachers follow the Indicators of Proficiency and Success (IEPs), which are listed in the learning frameworks (examination syllabus). According to the IEPs, teachers are required to teach children and the different methods of contraception (Natural and Artificial - Mechanical and Chemical). (Table below)
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SCHEDULING OF 3rd GRADE 2022-2023 |
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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
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21. Students will understand to what extent various contraceptive measures (CM) can protect us from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
[/TD] [TD]21a. Physical, mechanical and chemical methods of contraception
[/TD] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] [TD]21b. Reliability of methods.
[/TD] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]21c.Protection against STIs.
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According to the World Health Organization, abstinence is the most effective way of contraception and protection against STDs, which is why it was mentioned in the book. Biology teachers are well-trained in their science, present up-to-date and evidence-based scientific data and use scientific terminology when teaching, without invoking the moral dimension that may result from the specific phraseology of the textbook.
The Biology Review is in the process of updating the biology textbooks for all high school grades to make any necessary changes.
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