Designing a new teacher and educator training on Sexuality Education: the SETTE training course

The SETTE training course for teachers and educators on sexuality education addresses a critical gap in the Italian education system, aiming to provide scientifically accurate andinclusive training. This article presents the course’s design, content, and methodology, developed as part of the European UNI-T project using the Blended Learning (BL) model to enhance accessibility and engagement. Structured across seven modules, the course equips teachers and educators with essential tools for addressing complex topics such as sexual identity, relationships and consent, homolesbobitransphobia, and sexual rights. Each module combines evidence-based knowledge with reflective practices, fostering personal and professional growth and preparing teachers and educators to cultivate inclusive, respectful, healthy, safe, and informed school environments. The anticipated outcomes include enhanced competencies, awareness of the importance of a gender-based perspective, and greater sensitivity to disabilities, neurodivergences, and individual differences. Additionally, it aims to establish a foundation for a respectful, human rights-oriented approach to sexuality education that is crucial in today’s digital and social contexts. The conclusions highlight the SETTE course’s potential to promote student well-being, gender equality, and critical digital literacy, contributing to a more inclusive school culture and supporting teachers and educators in addressing evolving societal challenges.