Date of Award
1-1-1991
Document Type
Dissertation - NSU Access Only
Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Child and Youth Care Administration
Advisor
William Anderson
Keywords
Teacher Involvement, Teacher Role, Teacher Participation, Teacher Workshops, Teacher School Relationship.
Abstract
This practicum was aimed to improve AIDS awareness through a staff development program for teachers in an elementary school setting. Two broad aims were to increase teacher knowledge regarding the transmission of AIDS and to teach them how to protect themselves and others with regards to this disease. Twelve (12) workshops designed to develop essential skills and to impart information on the transmission and personal risk factors involved with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome/Human Immunodeficiency virus were held during the implementation phase of this practicum. New information regarding the AIDS virus was incorporated into every workshop when information occurred. AIDS related activities were done on a regular basis during the workshop series. A pre-questionnaire and post-questionnaire were given. Attendance of the teachers in the training sessions was recorded regularly. Both expected outcomes were reached successfully and were even surpassed in some areas. In addition, there were many unexpected gains with potential long-term effects for the benefit of the school district. The data from this practicum strongly demonstrated the following: (a) teacher training can increase their involvement in the education of children; (b) teachers take time to be involved in health programs if encouraged; and (c) the average teacher is interested in developing or enhancing his/her learning skills on health-related issues on a continuous basis.