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SCHOOL-BASED PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME. MICRO-METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH - Last updated 18/02/04


CEWC NI school-based Personal Development/Drugs Education Programme

METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH OF THE 1ST MODULE (MICRO VIEW)



Module

Name of Activity

Objectives

Resources

Type of Activity

Time Scale

Actual Outcomes

First Module Introduction to drugs/health & alcohol/health related problems. Confronting the pupils' perceptions and attitudes. Drugs in our Society.

1 Introduction to Drugs (Drugs Quiz, Ranking Activity)FeedbackTesting students' perception and attitude on drugsWorksheets CEWC NI websiteGroup/pair workVerbal interaction between pupils

As a result of all the interactive and enjoyable workshops the students will be more confident now and their self-esteem will be been substantially raised and reinforced.


2 CEWC NI website - explanationPupils familiarise themselves with the websiteCEWC NI website/computer suiteComputer suite
Group/pair work
Students will be now confident in using the CEWC NI website for the future workshop purposes
3 Talk on Drugs & Alcohol and its effects on the bodyConfronting students patchy knowledge on drugsGuest SpeakerClassroom sessions Receptive ApproachStudents will be now more aware of the risks of taking illicit drugs & alcohol.
4. Reinforcement on Drugs & Alcohol KnowledgeStudents correct their patchy knowledge on drugsWorksheets
CEWC NI website/
Group/pair work
A Grid Activity
Computer Suite
Students will be now more aware of the risks of taking illicit drugs & alcohol.
5. Line Debate on attitudes towards drugs & alcoholAfter correcting their knowledge on drugs students are able to make informed choicesA physical activity and a list of statements
CEWC NI website
Whole or an inter-class activity
A Physical activity

Students will be now better equipped to make informed decisions relating to illicit drugs.


Students will be much better equipped with the above skills and will be able to face the drugs - related problems in a more confident manner and resist negative peer pressure.

6. Drugs in our society- the latest trends (Press research)Students will broaden their knowledge on drugs and its trendsCEWC NI websiteComputer suite
Group/pair work
Written Feedback
Students will be now more aware of the current drug situation in our society
7. Drugs and Human Rights TalkTo be able to participate in the Drug Chain Activity scheduled for the Second Module students are expected to familiarise themselves with drugs and human rights-related issues during the talk and workshop on human rightsGuest SpeakerClassroom Session
Receptive Approach
Students will be now more aware of the link between Drugs and Human Rights

8. Drugs and Human Rights Activity
Feedback

To be able to participate in the Drug Chain Activity scheduled for the Second Module students are expected to familiarise themselves with drugs and human rights-related issues during the talk and workshop on human rights

WorksheetsCEWC NI websiteGroup/pair work
Interaction between pupils

Students will be more confident now and many will be able to easily express their views in front of others without getting embarrassed.




Area

: Learning for Life and Work/ Strand: Personal Development/ Key Concept: Personal Understanding (self-confidence, self-esteem, emotional & mental well-being) OBJECTIVES:

  • Investigate the effects on the body of legal and illegal substances and the risks and the consequences of their misuse
  • Greater understanding of the negative effects of illicit drugs & alcohol
  • Increased knowledge of Human Rights - Legislation and its relevance to the lives of the pupils (Second Strand: Local and Global Citizenship)
  • Investigate the influence on a young person of peer pressure, meadia social and cultural trends
  • Development of Key Skills (ICT, effective communication, working effectively within teams)
  • Development of self-esteem & self confidence
  • Confidence to express own views
  • Ability of pupils to make informed decisions on issues relating to illicit drugs & alcohol
  • Demonstrate creativity, initiative in carrying out tasks

::For further assistance please contact CEWC NI