By Institution Red of the Republic of Bonazaswa COMBATING HIV/AIDS THROUGH AN ODL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: A Framework By Institution Red of the Republic of Bonazaswa 2/24/2019

BACKGROUND (1) 1. CONTEXT Bonazaswa located in Sub-Saharan Africa Land-locked Area 1 000 000 sq.km Population: 2 mln, Density: 2 persons/sq.km Independent for 3 decades Mining, tourism, agriculture are pillars of economy Av.econ.growth rate of 6% over past 5 years Life Expectancy dropped from 65 to 45 years in past 5 years 2/24/2019

BACKGROUND (2) 2. Impact of HIV/AIDS * 07/16/96 BACKGROUND (2) 2. Impact of HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS a problem of unprecedented proportions in Bonazaswa - skilled labour depleting at alarming rate - up to 50% of population infected - annual infection rate is 10% - no. of orphans skyrocketing - the teaching profession one of the hardest hit - 10% teachers die annually due to HIV/AIDS (1,400 teacher deaths in the last year) => ultimately affects socio- economic development 2/24/2019 1 *

BACKGROUND (3) 3. Rationale Education has the potential to turn situation around Role of the teacher as a change agent becomes paramount they are in contact with large sections of the society - learners, parents, communities, churches, orphans, etc. Hence the need for a national ODL programme through which teachers will develop a better understanding of HIV/AIDS-related issues, and be able to educate the communities in which they work. 2/24/2019

Vision Statement To build an educated and economically empowered nation through a high quality ODL Teacher Development Programme that reduces the spread and mitigates the impact of HIV/AIDS 2/24/2019

Target Groups Practicing teachers Trainee teachers Retired teachers =>Total of 20,000 teachers to be trained over 3 years 2/24/2019

Learners’ Profile All have sec. school leaving certificate Majority have not studied through ODL their ages range between 18-65 years, majority 18-40 age group 60% is female and 40% male most working in remote areas , with limited access to learning & technological resources. 2/24/2019

PURPOSE To empower teachers to respond positively to the challenges posed by the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and to act as change agents by educating the nation on the scourge 2/24/2019

Assumptions The current educational level of target groups will enable them to cope with the envisaged programme Teachers will rise to the occasion, are committed and will be passionate about their role the integrity and credibility of teachers support of the communities and all other critical partners Learning/Resource centres available and accessible to target group Organisation Red has already trained tutors who are Knowledgeable on HIV/AIDS issues HIV/AIDS records are kept at national level) 2/24/2019

Indicators of Success Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total 1. Total trained teachers = 20,000 at the end of 3-year period (2005), broken down as follows:- Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Intake 1 3,000 3,000 4,000 10,000 Intake 2 3,000 3,000 4,000 10,000 Total 6,000 6,000 8,000 20,000 2. Teacher mortality due to HIV/AIDS reduced from 10% to 5% by 2005 3. Reduced rate of new infections by 50% by end of 2005 4. Increase in life expectancy by at least 5 years for everybody by 2010 5. Improved quality of education - falling drop-out rates, increased teacher-learner contact hours 2/24/2019

Teaching & Learning Strategies 1. Provide learner support Provide a set of high quality self-study printed materials,, audio cassettes, video cassettes, including assignments orientation session for learners at start of Programme Monthly face-to-face tutorial sessions study circles 2. Learner Assessment end of module assignments 3. Radio Programmes 2/24/2019

Course Outline A course will consist of 3 modules over 6 months: Module 1 - HIV/AIDS: Facts & Figures Life skills Module 2 - Innovative methodologies for imparting life skills & HIV/AIDS information Module 3 - Supporting infected and affected people 2/24/2019

Implementation The ODL Teacher Development Programme will be implemented by Organisation Red in partnership with other key players 2/24/2019

Partners Communities Pre-service teacher training colleges Schools Churches Ministries of Education, Health, Information/Broadcasting, and others Universities Teachers Teacher Unions =>This programme will be offered in addition to what is already being offered by other providers 2/24/2019

Resource Implications Expertise on - Course development & design - Content writers & editors - information technology Provision of textbooks and other teaching/learning materials Equipment & facilities for resource centres (audio-visual cassettes and equipment, computers, etc) Administrative support structures- upgrade learner record system, expanding the MIS One video mobile unit vehicles Staff time:- - 30% of staff time required during development and implementation of Programme Part-time staff Budget 2/24/2019

Monitoring & Evaluation Establish a Management Information System (MIS) to: a) monitor the implementation of the Programme (tutorials, materials, learner progress, end of module evaluation questionnaire) b) undertake a summative evaluation/ impact assessment 2/24/2019

End of Presentation APPLAUSE!!! 2/24/2019