HIV and Me Workshop Preparation Document Package
The package is comprised of the following elements:
Preparation Folder
The folder contains:
- Instructions on how to use the lesson plan, workbook and facilitator’s manual
- Suggestions and sample materials to promote the workshop and recruit participants
- A list of all possible expenses involved in the workshop to assist with budgeting
- Checklists for planning, preparing and organising the workshop
- Templates for certificates
- Sample evaluation forms for workshop participants to complete
Download the Workshop Preparation Folder (PDF)
Briefing Document
The Briefing Document introduces the theory behind using radio for health communication, HIV/AIDS and peer education. Workshop facilitators should carefully read this briefing document before conducting the workshop. Chapter One provides information pertaining to radio, Chapter Two highlights the extent of the HIV/AIDS virus and finally, Chapter Three explains the benefits of peer education in changing unhealthy youth behaviour. Each chapter offers an introduction to the topic as well as an explanation of how it relates to the HIV and Me Workshop.
Facilitator’s Manual
A collection of resources used by the facilitator in conjunction with the Session Plans. They include:
- A participant pre- and post-test HIV and AIDS Questionnaire
- Role play radio script: Meet HIV and AIDS
- Methods of Contraception
- Safe Sex Continuum Scenarios
- HIV and AIDS Quiz Questions
- Think, Say and Write Scriptwriting Formula
- Guest Speaker Handout
- Instructions for Recording Local Radio Interviews
- Production Booking Time Sheet
- Radio Producer’s Handout
- Making Contact with Local Radio Stations
- Role and Responsibilities of Supervisors
- Recording Equipment and Supervisor Booking Sheet
Session Plans
A sequenced plan is provided for each of the 14 sessions in the 5-day workshop.
Session 1: Opening Session
Session 2: Introduction to HIV and AIDS
Session 3: Target Group Analysis
Session 4: Radio Spots
Session 5: Putting Ideas to Paper
Session 6: Introduction to Recording Equipment
Session 7: Microphone Technique
Session 8: Radio Interview Technique (Sample
Session Plan)
Session 9: Methods for Recording Radio Techniques
Session 10: Production Guest Speaker
Session 11: Planning Recording Session
Session 12: Recording Day
Session 13: Radio Producer’s Lesson
Session 14: Closing Session
The HIV and Me Radio Workshop package is available free of charge to non-profit health and social development organisations for campaign or project-specific purposes. Contact HCR for details.
