Case Study - High School

Focused Topics Sexual Development & Behavior in K-12 Students Lesson 1 Explore Case Study - High School Reflection	WWW.VIRTUALLABSCHOOL.ORG ACTIVITY ID: 23276 Name Certifier Date
Directions: Please read the following case study. Use the table below to note the physical changes, knowledge and beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to Taylor and Alex's sexual development. Review the list of factors and record your thoughts on how they influence their sexual behavior. You may find it helpful to refer to the suggested answers for additional guidance. Case Study: Taylor and Alex Taylor and Alex are two 16-year-old students at your school. They have been dating for several months and appear to be happy together, frequently seen smiling and laughing together on campus. One day as you’re walking to supervise students at lunch you see them making out in the hallway. While this is a normative sexual behavior for students at this developmental stage, this behavior is inappropriate for school. You approach them and remind them of the expectations while on school grounds and suggest they show each other affection in other ways during school. They apologize and head off to their lunch period. Later in the day while in conversation with Alex, you learn more about Alex’s family views on dating. Alex explains that her parents feel she is too young to date or have a relationship. Alex shares that since they are unable to spend time together off campus, they try to find time to be together while on campus. You thank Alex for being open and sharing this information with you, however, you speak with Alex about the code of conduct while on campus. Sexual Development & Behavior Physical Changes Both are considered teenagers that have gone through puberty and are exploring sexual activities. Knowledge & Beliefs Alex and Taylor understand the concept of a relationship and want to have this together. Behaviors Laughing and smiling. Making out in the hallway at school. Factors That Influence Sexual Behavior Culture & Family Norms Alex’s family believes she is too young to date or have a relationship. Development Adolescents this age explore intimate relationships and sexual behaviors. Function of the Behavior Alex and Taylor engage in this behavior to show each other affection. Frequency & Participation Alex and Taylor are regularly seen together at school acting appropriately with one another. This is the first time you find them making out in the hallway on your way to lunch. Environment The students were making out in the hallway at school. Effect on Others No one is harmed but other students in the hallway may be annoyed by this behavior. Redirection Both Taylor and Alex are responsive to redirection and stop their behavior when you speak with them about it.

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Directions: Please read the following case study. Use the table below to note the physical changes, knowledge and beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to Taylor and Alex's sexual development. Review the list of factors and record your thoughts on how they influence their sexual behavior. You may find it helpful to refer to the suggested answers for additional guidance.

Case Study: Taylor and Alex

Taylor and Alex are two 16-year-old students at your school. They have been dating for several months and appear to be happy together, frequently seen smiling and laughing together on campus. One day as you’re walking to supervise students at lunch you see them making out in the hallway.

While this is a normative sexual behavior for students at this developmental stage, this behavior is inappropriate for school. You approach them and remind them of the expectations while on school grounds and suggest they show each other affection in other ways during school. They apologize and head off to their lunch period. Later in the day while in conversation with Alex, you learn more about Alex’s family views on dating. Alex explains that her parents feel she is too young to date or have a relationship. Alex shares that since they are unable to spend time together off campus, they try to find time to be together while on campus. You thank Alex for being open and sharing this information with you, however, you speak with Alex about the code of conduct while on campus.

Sexual Development & Behavior

Physical Changes

Both are considered teenagers that have gone through puberty and are exploring sexual activities.

Knowledge & Beliefs

Alex and Taylor understand the concept of a relationship and want to have this together.

Behaviors

Laughing and smiling.
Making out in the hallway at school.

Factors That Influence Sexual Behavior

Culture & Family Norms

Alex’s family believes she is too young to date or have a relationship.

Development

Adolescents this age explore intimate relationships and sexual behaviors.

Function of the Behavior

Alex and Taylor engage in this behavior to show each other affection.

Frequency & Participation

Alex and Taylor are regularly seen together at school acting appropriately with one another.
This is the first time you find them making out in the hallway on your way to lunch.

Environment

The students were making out in the hallway at school.

Effect on Others

No one is harmed but other students in the hallway may be annoyed by this behavior.

Redirection

Both Taylor and Alex are responsive to redirection and stop their behavior when you speak with them about it.