Appraising an HIV Curriculum

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

GUIDELINES

Guideline 1: The content of an HIV education program should be chosen after considering the current status of students

Guideline 2: A preliminary appraisal of an HIV curriculum's likely success can be determined by reviewing the curriculum's internal characteristics

• Instructional psychology
• Functional knowledge
• Vulnerability perceptions
• HIV-related attitudes
• Interpersonal skills
• Involvement of parents and guardians
• Adequate duration
• A checklist

Guideline 3: Attention should be given to the degree to which the HIV curriculum has been implemented as planned

Guideline 4: An HIV curriculum should be evaluated primarily on the basis of its impact on students

CONCLUSION

SELECTED REFERENCES REGARDING SOCIAL SCIENCE BEHAVIOR- CHANGE THEORIES

JUDGING AN HIV CURRICULUM BY ITS INTERNAL CHARACTERISTICS

SAMPLE CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SURVEY

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