‘When parents see the value, they engage’: overcoming resistance to early childhood sexuality education through flipped classroom teaching and the use of animated videos in Indonesia

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Hardiyanti Pratiwi, Sujarwo, Amir Syamsudin, Arwendis Wijayanti

2026 Sex Education Vol. 26 Issue 4 Article Cited by 1 SDG 5SDG 4SDG 16SDG 17 Quartile

Abstract

Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in early childhood is vital for fostering awareness, self-protection, and holistic development, particularly in contexts where there is limited public discourse about sex and relationships. Parental involvement is essential to ensure children receive appropriate education and support. This study explored the use of a flipped classroom model in Indonesia, involving 24 parents and 6 teachers from three early childhood centres in Banjarmasin and Banjarbaru. A programme evaluation, including interviews and focus group discussions, examined the model’s benefits and challenges. By positioning parents as co-educators, the model promoted shared responsibility for sexuality education. Animated videos introduced topics such as gender, hygiene, and self-protection in child-friendly formats. Teachers observed increased classroom engagement, while parents reported greater confidence discussing sensitive topics. Challenges included short video durations, limited parental availability, and tensions with prevailing social norms. Findings highlight the model’s potential to integrate home and school learning, reduce resistance, and foster collaboration, while also pointing to the need for culturally sensitive, practical strategies to support its effective implementation. © 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

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Educational Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Department of Early Childhood Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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