Curriculum

The teaching approach for Choosing the Best moves students from a cognitive understanding of the facts to a personal awareness. Lessons are structured to be taught in approximately 45 minute classes and incorporate videos, discussions, presentations, activities, personal application, and parent involvement. The courses can be used for in person, virtual, or hybrid class settings.

Below are complete details about the curriculum:

VIDEO OR CASE STUDY

This method captures students’ attention and immediately engages them,

DISCUSSION

Questions are posed to students about the video or case study allowing them to share perspectives and impressions while gaining new insights.

PRESENTATION

Key teaching points provide the facts students need to make informed decisions.

ACTIVITIES

Group activities, role-plays, and demonstrations involve students and allow them to apply the information in their own lives.

PERSONAL APPLICATION

Each student has the opportunity to make a personal application of the lesson topics at the end of each session.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Discussion questions are provided at the end of each lesson to facilitate parent-student communication. Additional parental resources are available.

Topics Covered

Relationship Education

Preventing sexual violence, the role of consent and help for victims, developing healthy vs. unhealthy friendships and relationships, and online safety.

Risks of Teen Sex

Emotional, STDs, and teen pregnancy.

Risk Reduction

Educating students on the benefits and limitations of contraception but always in the context of promoting sexual delay as the healthiest choice.

Risk Elimination

“Safe” or “Safer” sex, and contraception vs. sexual delay as the healthiest choice.

Rewards

Decision making & goal setting.

Risks of Teen Alcohol Use

Refusal Skills

Setting boundaries, developing verbal skills, and developing assertiveness skills.

Character Development

Responsibility, self-respect, courage, perseverance, compassion, and respect.

Parent Involvement

Parent training and homework interviews.

Building Self-esteem

Appreciating unique qualities, interests, or skills.