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=CRITICAL EVALUATION OF RESOURCE =

The likeitis website was designed to provide teens with access to straightforward information on a range of health and social issues. This aim is strongly reflected in its motto sexuality education like it is, how it is. . . . . . . with no frills, no judgements and definitely no holds barred!
 * __Does the resource adequately address its intended aims? Are there alternative aims that the resource could address?__ **

The web based organisation clearly achieves its aim by providing comprehensive sexuality education information and advice on a range of adolescent health and social issues in a non threatening way; using language that all young people can relate to. Likeitis is a sexuality education resource, hence, it could be used to develop young peoples knowledge on a range of sex related issues and topics, while also developing students skills in dealing with peer pressure and improving attitudes towards same sex attraction. Likeitis could be used within the Health and Physical Education domain to meet the learning standards expected of Level 5 (years 5 - 8) and Level 6 (years 9 - 10).
 * __What knowledge, skills, attitudes could this resource be used to develop?__ **
 * __What VELS domains/strands might this resource address?__ **
 * __Level 5 (years 5-8)__ ** During years 5 - 8 it is expected that students describe the health interests and needs of young people as a group, including those related to sexual health (for example, safe sex, contraception, abstinence and prevention and cure of sexually transmitted infections) and drug issues (for example, tobacco, alcohol, cannabis use). They explore actions at personal, family and societal levels that help to meet these needs, and identify the influences of individuals and groups. They explore ways of dealing with change, especially the social and emotional aspects of transition from primary to secondary school. They learn how to access reliable information about health issues affecting them and to identify barriers and enablers to accessing health services (Victoria Curriculum and Assessment Authority, 2008)

Likeitis is a very well presented resource with plenty of vibrance and colour throught its pages. The website provides plenty of usefull information that is presented neatly and makes reading easy and enjoyable. With its no frills, no judgments and definatly no holds barred approach, likeitis presents very logical and interesting information on all sex related topics which also help the reader to an enlightening and enjoyable experience. Likeitis provides the reader with a straight foreward, up front approach in which information is conveyed in a direct and logical way. As such, the resource does not discriminate culture, gender, sexual orientation or ability. The website is focused towards persons who speak english and appears not to have considered those who are non english speakers. The level of literacy used by likeitis is appropriate. Because of the writing style and language used, the resource can easily be read and interpreted by people of all ages without any offence being taken. Likeitis focuses on young people who are nearing puberty and are experiencing puberty, the level of literacy therefore aims to cater to these age groups and does so successfully.
 * __Level 6 (years 9-10)__ ** During years 9 - 10 it is expected that students explore a range of issues related to sexuality and sexual health such as safe sex practices, sexual negotiation, same sex attraction and the impact of alcohol on sexual and personal safety. Students explore assumptions, community attitudes and stereotypes about young people and sexuality. They learn strategies for supporting themselves and other young people experiencing difficulties in relationships or with their sexuality, and learn about the community services available to assist. Students investigate and evaluate the policies and practices in their school in relation to sexual and racial harassment, homophobia and/or discrimination, and consider their rights and responsibilities in these areas.al and personal safety. Students explore assumptions, community attitudes and stereotypes about young people and sexuality (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, 2008).
 * __Is the resource challenging, enjoyable and interesting, logical, well presented?__ **
 * __Does the resource consider and appropriately deal with issues of culture, gender, sexual orientation, ability, learning styles and non english speaker?__ **
 * __Is the level of literacy appropriate to the uses you have identified?__ **

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