The
following lesson outline is intended to accompany a media presentation
which is not included on this CD Rom. The guidelines are useful for teachers
and teacher trainers who will work with youth age 6-9. It is important
for teachers to address the HIV/AIDS prevention at the earliest possible
time, in particularly before a child begins to experiment with sexual
activity.
Details about "HIV & AIDS: What Kids Want to Know" (6-9 year old)Ann Wilder and Dick Schoech developed the programs at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. For additional information contact Dick Schoech, Professor, U. of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, Box 19129, Arlington, TX 76019-0129 phone: 817/272-3964 FAX: 817/272-2046, Support was provided by an AT&T Scholars Grant and the Levi Strauss Foundation.Request information or a copy by emailing Dick Schoech at schoech@uta.eduDescription of the 6-9 year old program The 6-9 year old program titled "HIV and AIDS: What Kids Want to Know" presents a very elementary approach to exploring HIV and its nature. A jungle setting and theme were used for the 6-9 year old program based on the suggestions of the kids. The program focuses on basic health and hygiene in addition to the more concrete aspects of disease prevention, such as, hand washing and how to help with a nosebleed. This program could be used with mentally challenged populations, such as the mentally retarded or the severely mentally ill, whose functioning would be at a 6-9 developmental age. Overview of the 6-9 year old program"HIV & AIDS: What Kids Want to Know" contains the following content.
Purpose of the 6-9 year old programTo use interactive multimedia technology to prevent HIV/AIDS in youth ages' 6-9 Goals and Objectives of the program of the 6-9 year old programGoal 1: To increase children's (ages' 6-9) awareness of health through instruction of wellness conceptsLearning objective #1: After experiencing the program, children will be aware that each person's body is special. Learning objective #2: After experiencing the program, children will be aware of the need to show more compassion for those affected by HIV/AIDS. Goal 2: To increase children's (ages' 6-9) awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS through instruction of disease concepts.Learning objective #1: After experiencing the program, children will be aware of what a virus is. Learning objective #2: After experiencing the program, children will be aware that HIV/AIDS is caused by a virus. Learning objective #3: After experiencing the program, children will be aware that HIV/AIDS is a communicable disease. Learning objective #4: After experiencing the program, children will be aware of how HIV/AIDS is different from other viruses (e.g., lives in blood and how transmitted). Learning objective #5: After experiencing the program, children will be aware that HIV/AIDS is transmitted through blood. Learning objective #6: After experiencing the program, children will be aware that HIV/AIDS is a very serious illness. Learning objective #7: After experiencing the program, children will be aware that HIV/AIDS can be prevented in children like other diseases. Goal 3: To increase children's (ages' 6-9) awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS prevention through personal decision making.Learning objective #1: After experiencing the program, children will be aware that each person is responsible for the decisions they make about their body. Learning objective #2: After experiencing the program, children will be aware that decisions that they make about their body can affect other people. Evaluation of the 6-9 year old programThe program was reviewed by kids of the Kids Club of Dallas; however, a formal evaluation has not yet been completed. Resources to evaluate the program are currently being sought. Return to the Series Home Page
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