a sourcebook of hiv/aids prevention programs volume 2

212 A Sourcebook of HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs, Vol. 2A class aimed at influencing behavior change, for instance, would usegroup discussions and role-play. A session aimed at increasing knowledgewould use brainstorming or a lecture.On the activities of the programThose found to be more effective:• Group discussions, because young people hear the views expressed by their peers andlearn from each other.• Skill-building activities such as role-play, because it helps young people apply the information/skillslearned.And those found to be less effective:• Generally lectures have not been very effective because young people don’t like being“preached at”• Videos cannot be used due to lack of necessary equipment in schools.Program Manager and ImplementersAssessment of LearnersAssessment of students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes is an integral part ofthe FLHE program. During or after each lesson, progress and understandingare measured through question-and-answer sessions and assessment of studentparticipation in role-play and group discussions. The curriculum providesan evaluation guide for each topic, specifying the knowledge students shouldhave mastered. The LSMoE Scheme of Work states that formal testingshould be carried out at the end of each term.Monitoring and Evaluation of InstructionA monitoring team made up of local education district inspectors and PPTESCOM staff was set up to ensure effective monitoring of teaching. Fiftyfivelocal education district inspectors and PP TESCOM staff took part intraining and learned how to use an assessment form to measure teacher performance.Staff were trained in data entry and analysis.ManagementThe program was initially housed in the Curriculum Department ofLSMoE, whose role was to recommend ways of integrating the subject intothe existing curriculum and developing an integrated scheme of work forimplementing the program. As time went on, it was considered strategic andpractical to place the program under the overall guidance of the Office of(c) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank