The perceptions of teachers at Kylemore High School regarding the teaching of HIV/AIDS education to learners

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The national Department of Education prioritised their HIV/AIDS response; implementing HIV/AIDS education within the subject Life Orientation for all phases.The study focuses on establishing how teachers perceive HIV/AIDS education since their perceptions affect effective implementation of related content. A qualitative research approach was use for data collection from a sample of 16 teachers at Kylemore High School; convenience sampling technique was used. The data collection method was semi-structured individual interviews together with qualitative content analysis. Discussions of the findings was based on the following themes: The research environment, demographic profile of the participants, career and education background of participants, the school environment and HIV/AIDS, the HIV/AIDS knowledge of participants and the concept of HIV/AIDS education.Findings indicate the different perceptions of teachers, which are impacted by various factors. Teachers were unanimous regarding the importance and needfulness of HIV/AIDS education. Recommendations were subsequently made that will influence how teachers perceive this content.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University