Investigating The Perceptions Of Learners, Teachers And Programme Implementers Regarding The Value Of Nonformal Sexuality Education Programmes In Rundu Circuit, Kavango East Region

ABSTRACT

The prevalence of learner pregnancy amongst school girls in most African countries is a profound concern (Grant & Hallmark, 2006), and Namibia is heavily impacted by this scourge, particularly the Kavango East Education Region. Despite access to information and skills presented by non-formal sexuality education programmes like My Future is My Choice [MFMC] and Kavango Girls Education Project [KGEP] on developing healthy relationships and responsible decision-making about sexual activities, especially during adolescence, many female learners in the Kavango East Educational Region do not complete school as they drop-out prematurely due to early pregnancy. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of learners, teachers and programme implementers regarding the value of non-formal sexuality education programmes in mitigating learner pregnancy at schools where these programmes are offered. This study is a depiction and portrayal of the views of the learners, teachers and programme implementers on the value of non-formal sexuality education programmes in mitigating learner pregnancy in schools in the Rundu Circuit in the Kavango East Educational Region, Namibia. The research was done in an attempt to understand how useful non-formal sexuality education programme is as far as justifying learner pregnancy awareness is concerned.