Population Education In Vocational Training Programme

. Classify the genuine questions into three categories:
Category-1 Questions for which you do not have readily available answers or
explanations (see Annexure-5A).
• Keep such questions separately.
• Take them up at the end of the Session.
Category-2 Questions which are personal, can not be answered/explained in a group
situation but could only be discussed during individual counselling (see Annexure-
5A).
• Keep such questions separately.
• Take up these questions towards the end of the Session.
Category-3 Questions which can be answered/explained in the class (see list in
Annexure-5A and detailed explanations in Annexure-5B).
Step-5. a. Classify the Category-3 Questions in two subgroups i.e.:
Group-1: Body Image and Body changes related Questions/Concerns.
Group-2: Sexuality related Questions/Concerns.
(Refer Annexure 5A & 5B)
Note: 1. As you know body image and body changes related questions/concerns are lighter and
can be answered with little or no hesitation. Answering/explaining them first will set
the pace of the class.
2. Sexuality related Questions/Concerns are slightly heavier in mood. Normally they are
not to be talked or discussed openly or publicly as per our cultural norms. Therefore,
take extra-precautions while dealing with such questions. The best way is to explain
them in an “impersonal” manner as a subject of teaching and not as individuals’ personal
questions.
3. In a mixed class of boys and girls, handle the Session very carefully from Step-5 onwards.
If possible, take this Session with boys and girls separately.
b. Take-up Group-1 i.e. Body Image and Body Changes related Questions/Concerns
first. Read one slip at a time and answer the question with the help of Annexure-
5B.
c. Next, take-up Group-2 i.e., Sexuality related Questions/Concerns. Read one slip at
a time and answer the question with the help of Annexure-5B.
Step-6.
a. Once you have answered the questions of Category-3, take-up the slips of Category-
2 questions.
b. Do not read them in the class, as they are very personal and could be discussed on
individual basis only.
c. Tell the trainees that -
• You have some questions which you are not sharing in the class because they
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