a sourcebook of hiv/aids prevention programs volume 2

186 A Sourcebook of HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs, Vol. 2As in teacher training, participatory teaching-learning methods wereused, allowing peer educators to experience and become familiar with themethods before using some of them in their interaction with peers.Curricular Approach, Time Allocation, and AssessmentThe focus of teaching-learning was initially on core life-planning topics. Asit became apparent how serious the problem of HIV/AIDS was, the focusshifted to age-appropriate HIV prevention education, provided through:• drama, songs, dance, role-plays, storytelling, group discussions, and presentations• projects, cultural displays, workshops, assembly talks, and seminars• local excursions to places of interest, such as youth-friendly clinics, andcommunity outreach activities• peer counseling and referrals to youth-friendly health centers.Different kinds of activities are used to achieve different learning objectives.Peer counseling is used to positively influence students’ attitudes.Presentations and role-play are used to build skills. Group discussion andinformation, education, and communication materials are used to buildknowledge.The topics covered during LPE lessons include the following:• Communication skills• Peer pressure and how to deal with it• Sexuality, society, and culture• Human growth and development• STIs and HIV/AIDS• Prevention of pregnancy• Self-esteem• Child rights, including the right to say no to sex• Negotiation and decision-making skills• Sexual violence• Self-assessment of risk of HIV infection• Poverty-reduction/income-generation skill building• Time management.(c) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank