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− | ==CURRICULUM GUIDE Of HIV/AIDS FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN 6-16 YEA RS USING XO LAPTOP TECHNOLOGY== | + | ==CURRICULUM GUIDE Of HIV/AIDS== |
− | Using XO Laptop Technology for Awareness on HIV/AIDS among children ages 6 – 16 years. | + | FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN 6-16 YEARS USING XO LAPTOP TECHNOLOGY |
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| + | Using XO Laptop Technology for awareness on HIV/AIDS among children ages 6–16 years |
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− | This curriculum guide is based on the following considerations | + | This curriculum guide is based on the following considerations: |
| # In the rural areas and in developing countries like Kenya, children and youths rarely access to computer technology due to poverty, lack of electricity and personnel. | | # In the rural areas and in developing countries like Kenya, children and youths rarely access to computer technology due to poverty, lack of electricity and personnel. |
− | # XO laptops are appropriate since are rechargeable,easily potable and simplified activities for learning. | + | # XO laptops are appropriate since are rechargeable, easily potable and simplified activities for learning. |
− | # There is still great need for information on HIV/AIDS to be spread to children and youths to save the coming generations by impressing behaviour change. | + | # There is still great need for information on HIV/AIDS to be spread to children and youths to save the coming generations by impressing behaviour change. |
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| ===Objectives=== | | ===Objectives=== |
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| # By the end of then program children should be able to the nature of HIV/AIDS and various ways of contracting the disease; describe the negative effects; evaluate and make decisions about the ways to prevent the spreading of HIV/AIDS | | # By the end of then program children should be able to the nature of HIV/AIDS and various ways of contracting the disease; describe the negative effects; evaluate and make decisions about the ways to prevent the spreading of HIV/AIDS |
| # Students will discuss ways of living with HIV/AIDS or have parents/guardians who are living with HIV/AIDS. | | # Students will discuss ways of living with HIV/AIDS or have parents/guardians who are living with HIV/AIDS. |
− | # Identify support groups and organizations | + | # Identify support groups and organizations. |
− | # Acquire basic computer skills | + | # Acquire basic computer skills. |
− | # Help the child develop healthy relationships both in and outside their Country using connectivity on internet. | + | # Help the child develop healthy relationships both in and outside their country using connectivity on internet. |
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| ==SPECIFIC OBEJCTIVES== | | ==SPECIFIC OBEJCTIVES== |