CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR THE POINT OF INQUIRY

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stipulated that teachers “should be willing and interested in teaching about STIs, HIV and AIDS; have sufficient and appropriate knowledge about STIs, HIV and AIDS; be accepted by the school staff, the community, and the students; be able to maintain confidentiality and objectivity; be familiar with and at ease when using sexual terminology and discussing sexual issues, be respectful of students’ and family values; be an effective communicator and facilitator of classroom learning, and be accessible to students and parents for discussion”.Therefore, if all of these expectations from teachers are to be met, teachers need multiple supports in the areas ofØ TrainingØ Access to information and teaching materialsØ Parental, community and religious leaders supportØ Support of school administrators and other governmental officials Teachers must remember that adolescents learn best:Ø When their views are listened to and respectedØ When learning incorporate their previous experiences, knowledge and skills, as well as support theirexisting valuesØ When they are actively involved The teachers may utilize the following tips as necessary to help make learning achievable in the classroom: