Infórmate for Farmworker Teen Health “Teaching Notes”! the Notes Offer Suggestions and Resources for Program Coordinators Teaching the Content in the Infórmate Manual
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MICHIGAN TEXAS 2111Golfside Dr. Suite 2B 437 S. Texas Blvd. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Weslaco, TX 78596 P: 800-461-8394 P: 800-461-8394 F: 956-447-7908 Thank you for ordering the Infórmate for Farmworker Teen Health “Teaching Notes”! The notes offer suggestions and resources for Program Coordinators teaching the content in the Infórmate Manual. IMPORTANT: Before using the lessons, we suggest you separate them and place them in the Manual before each corresponding chapter. For example, individually separate the “Teaching Notes” for “Chapter One: Being a Teen Health Aide” and place them before Chapter One in the Manual. This type of organization will make training preparation much easier. mhpsalud.org Infórmate for Farmworker Teen Health ”Teaching Notes” Copyright © 2003 MHP Salud This manual is protected by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. 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(800) 461-8394 email: [email protected] web site: mhpsalud.org Infórmate for Farmworker Teen Health Teaching Notes Outline Introduction Health Education Materials List Chapter 1: Being a Teen Health Aide Lesson 1: ¡Bienvenidos a Infórmate! Lesson 2: Communicating with Individuals Lesson 3: Popular Education & Facilitating Group Health Education Review Chapter 2: Healthy Communities Lesson 1: Community Building Lesson 2: Racism, Ageism, & Classism Lesson 3: Sexism & Heterosexism or Homophobia Review Chapter 3: Let’s Talk About Sex! Lesson 1: The Basics of Anatomy, Puberty, & Sex Lesson 2: Sexual Decision Making & Communication Review Chapter 4: Birth Control Lesson 1: Knowledge Lesson 2: Making Decisions Review Chapter 5: Sexually Transmitted Infections Lesson 1: The Basics Review Chapter 6: HIV/AIDS Lesson 1: Knowledge Lesson 2: Attitudes & Behaviors Lesson 3: HIV/AIDS, Decisions, & Substance Abuse Review Copyright © 2003 MHP Salud mhpsalud.org Chapter 7: Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs Lesson 1: Introduction Lesson 2: Alcohol Lesson 3: Marijuana Lesson 4: Smoking & Tobacco Review Chapter 8: Violence Lesson 1: Relationship & Family Violence Lesson 2: Fighting & Gangs Review Chapter 9: Safety in the Field & Safety in the Camp Lesson 1: Protecting Ourselves at Work Review Copyright © 2003 MHP Salud mhpsalud.org “Teaching Notes” Introduction Page 1 Infórmate for Farmworker Teen Health Introduction to Teaching Notes The purpose of these “Teaching Notes” is to provide ideas for facilitating a training program with Teen Health Aides in a way that encourages learning and critical thinking, stimulates personal growth and healthy decision making, and compels the Teen Health Aides to use their power and abilities to improve their own lives and the lives of those around them. Health education that helps people use their power to work together to address health problems can transform the world. Effective health education focuses on more than just facts. Even when we know all of the facts, we do not always make healthy decisions. Many times, we are unable to use health information because of the social, economic, cultural, educational, or political reality in which we live. Transformational health education goes beyond the bounds of facts to address our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. It sparks awareness of oppression, poverty, discrimination, and prejudice and facilitates critical thinking about the root causes of poor health. These “Teaching Notes” are intended to offer guidelines for learner- centered health education. Continue to rely on your own creativity and knowledge of your community. Incorporate ideas or effective teaching tools you have used in the past. Invite knowledgeable guest speakers. Listen to the Teen Health Aides and encourage them to give feedback about how and what they want to learn. Be flexible and look for unplanned learning opportunities. Look for thought-provoking news articles, movies, ads, and music. Encourage the Teen Health Aides to bring in materials they find interesting and useful. Sharing information, views, beliefs, values, and our life experiences are critical in creating a meaningful and powerful program. Using a learner-centered approach inherently creates an atmosphere in which everyone has something to bring to the table and, therefore, has more to invest in his/her own health and the well being of a community. “Teaching Notes” Basics The “Teaching Notes” are a companion to the Infórmate for Farmworker Teen Health Manual. While these “Teaching Notes” offer specific activities and instructions, each program and organization should use or adapt them to meet its particular focus and needs. In other words, one program may choose to use the entire set of “Teaching Notes” as it is written, while a different program may choose to select particular lessons or activities that are relevant to their focus. The first page of every lesson contains an estimated time frame for the lesson, the lesson’s objectives, a list of activities, any needed supplies, and a story. Times have been estimated for each activity and for the total lesson. Actual times can vary based on the experience and mood of the group, the Copyright © 2003 MHP Salud mhpsalud.org “Teaching Notes” Introduction Page 2 discussion that results from an activity, or the facilitator’s style, among many other things. If a facilitator only has an hour but wants to do a lesson that will take an estimated two hours, he/she should feel free to cut out or to modify activities to suit their needs. It is important that each program facilitator, based on input from and observation of the group, decide on the most effective activities and time frames for their own purposes. The objectives relate to the learning goals for the Teen Health Aides. The “Before the Session...” section outlines the activities and reading that a facilitator can do to prepare for the lesson. Subsequent pages in each lesson give detailed instructions for the activities and include the objectives addressed, any necessary preparation, and estimated times for each activity. The supplies list on the first page of every lesson includes the materials needed for the lesson as well as suggested supplemental health education materials, such as pamphlets, videos, visual displays, and other materials. Specific supplemental materials referenced are listed in the Health Education Materials List in the “Teaching Notes.” The stories are addressed within the lessons and are intended to provide a catalyst to help the Teen Health Aides discuss their beliefs, feelings, knowledge and roles within their communities. Activities consist of icebreakers, activities, discussions, reading from the Manual, role-plays, videos, evaluations, and reviews. The Key shows the icons denoting the nature of the different activities in each lesson. Each of these activities is briefly described below: Icebreakers Icebreakers are designed to get the Teen Health Aides ready to actively participate in the training session. Icebreakers may be games, stories, or other activities. Some icebreakers relate to the lesson topic, while others focus on fun, interactive activities that explore group dynamics. Activities Activities are games or activities that involve direct and active participation. Discussions Discussions are usually focused on a particular reading or topic. Discussion questions are included. The Program Coordinator or a Teen Health Aide may act as the facilitator for these discussions. Copyright © 2003 MHP Salud mhpsalud.org “Teaching Notes” Introduction Page 3 Manual Reading Reading from the Infórmate Manual can be read aloud by the Program Coordinator, a Teen Health Aide, or in a “read around” format, in which every Teen Health Aide takes turns reading a short section. Role-Plays Role-plays offer the Teen Health Aides opportunities to act out scenarios or situations in order to practice responding to questions or situations or proactive risk avoidance techniques. Videos Videos are intended to introduce and explore topics in a visual format and to stimulate discussion. Evaluations Evaluations are completed at the end of each lesson either to measure how much the Teen Health Aides learned or to evaluate the quality of the lesson itself. Review Review lessons are 30 to 45 minutes in length. They are designed to reinforce learning and provide the Teen Health Aides with a forum to exhibit the knowledge and skills they have acquired thus far. The Review icon corresponds with a ten-minute period at the end of every review lesson to revisit any questions, concerns, or misunderstanding that the Teen Health Aides may have. This time is intended to be flexible and to correspond with the needs of the group. Facilitator’s Guides are included within the lessons and are clearly marked. They are intended to assist the facilitator by providing background information or pre-designed questions and answers, reducing the need for additional research, extensive time commitment for lesson planning, and familiarity with the lesson subject matter (although this is highly recommended). Materials requiring copying for handouts or for exercises are included at the end of each lesson. Handouts are listed in the Supplies list and are designed for a basic, black and white copy machine that uses letter-sized paper.