The role of attitude of educators towards sexual behaviour of learners in the effectiveness of life skills-based education

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research study was to find out the role of attitude of educators towards the effectiveness of life skills-based education on HIV and AIDS prevention and a behaviour change towards primary school learners from grades 4-7. It also tested the effectiveness of methods applied in educating learners about life skills-based education on HIV and AIDS prevention. Trained educators have been taught additional skills, instructional methods and models to effectively deliver school-based Life skills, HIV and AIDS education to learners.The self-administered questionnaire method was chosen because of its economy, speed and lack of interview bias. Because of its anonymity and privacy it encourages more candid responses on sensitive issues. Interviews with principals were also conducted.Life skills-based education is a good method that deals with HIV prevention. Educators agree that life skills-based education enhances the practice of positive values, attitudes, behaviour and these are extended to other people, in the community. These skills are needed for behaviour change. A positive attitude of educators guarantees success in the behaviour change and negative attitude guarantees failure and disaster. Educators agree that the sexual behaviour of learners has a direct bearing or connection with transmission of HIV through sexual behaviour.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University