| Abstract: :: Programmeme planning is broadly conceived as the entire range of activities, relationship, interaction and experience among individuals and group which have been deliberately planned. It is important to start the programmeme with activities that give information about the related issues. However, studies have revealed that knowledge alone does not lead to behaviour change. Information activities, therefore, should not dominate a programmeme. Good knowledge is only a basis upon which one can build the necessary skills and the right attitudes and values. Whether the knowledge and skills a person has learnt are put into practice will usually depend on his or her attitudes and values. In the context of HIV/AIDS, tolerance of diverse lifestyles, rejection of discrimination and prejudice as well as compassion and care for others is the most important attitudes. Attitudes and values are not easy to teach or to measure. However, there are several ways or activities, such as group discussions, case studies etc which can help one explore and influence people's attitudes and values. Around the world, experience shows that young people are more motivated to learn and learn faster when they are actively involved in the learning process and programmeme planning - when they can process information through questions and discussions, solve problems and practise skills. Thus programmeme planning becomes imperative. The present paper glances at the pertinence of programmeme planning to be used especially in reference to group work with youth for combating HIV/AIDS as most of the activities in combating HIV/ AIDS use group work and 'learning by doing', rather than a mere passive 'lecture-style' approach. | |
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