An investigation on what needs to be done for grade seven learners of Shukumani Primary School to access more information on HIV and AIDS

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study sought to determine the knowledge of the Grade seven learners of Shukumani Primary School in Tembisa. The study sought to find out whether learners are able to access more information on HIV and AIDS. The research sought to find out, whether learners are provided with adequate resources and learning materials, in order to acquire more information.The study aims to establish what needs to be done for Grade seven learners of Shukumani Primary School to access more information on HIV and AIDS. Communities need to be educated on HIV and AIDS prevention.The study was conducted at Shukumani Primary School with the Grade seven learners. The school is situated at Ecaleni Section in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa. The main focus was on accessing information on HIV and AIDS. This was prompted by the number of learners who fall pregnant whilst in Primary School.Data collection was done through a questionnaire, interviews and discussions. The results determined there are no specific programs that are in place in order for the learners to access more information. The research determined that more Grade seven learners at Shukumani Primary school should be part of The Soulbuddyz Club. The Soulbuddyz Club is an initiative by Soul City which tackles social issues including HIV and AIDS. The research further determined the Department of Education should set up programs which will enable learners and the parents to access more information.It was evident that HIV and AIDS resource materials for learners were not adequately available. The only teaching material for the learners is only that which are supplied by Soul City through the Soul Buddyz Clubs. The teaching material for HIV prevention education is left in the hands of the Life Skills or Life Orientation educators.The research has determined that the key to the success of accessing information is to educate both the learners and the community. When looking at the response of the learners, it is clear that some have benefitted from the Life Orientation as the subject although a lot still needs to be done for them to practice what they have learnt. Issues of abuse are still evident hence some of these children fall pregnant.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University