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ABAN AYA Classroom Content

ABAN AYA Classroom Content. INFORMATION Prevalence and nature of risky behaviors Consequences of engaging in risky behaviors On the proper use of medicines SOCIAL INFLUENCES Awareness of social influences from peers, family, media, etc Corrections of normative misperceptions.

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ABAN AYA Classroom Content

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  1. ABAN AYA Classroom Content • INFORMATION • Prevalence and nature of risky behaviors • Consequences of engaging in risky behaviors • On the proper use of medicines • SOCIAL INFLUENCES • Awareness of social influences from peers, family, media, etc • Corrections of normative misperceptions • PROBLEM SOLVING • Decision making • Goal setting • SOCIAL SKILLS • Assertiveness/Resistance skills • Risk management or avoidance • Conflict resolution, mediation • Social networking • CULTURAL PRACTICES AND VALUES • Cultural pride/history (Kwanzza - Nguzo Saba) • Articulation of community roles

  2. Male violence growth curves by condition (Aban Aya 4 schools per condition)

  3. Male substance use growth curves (logit) (Aban Aya)

  4. Most universal programs have their greatest effects on those who most need it!

  5. Male delinquency behavior growth curves (Aban Aya)

  6. Summary of Mediation Results for Males (Aban Aya) Intentions Attitudes SDC & SC Violence Estimate Frnd Bhv. Attitudes Estimate SDC& SC Sub. Use Frnd Bhv. Encourage SDC Condom Use Mediation analyses not yet done

  7. Positive ActionOverview • The core of Positive Action is contained in an underlying philosophy that is described in the Thoughts-Actions-Feelings Circle. • Positive Action teaches the positive actions for the whole self through six units that are contained in six program components. • The six completely prepared components are: • Teacher/staff training • K-12 curriculum • Climate Development • Counselors program • Family program • Community program

  8. Logic/Theoretic Model of the Expected Effects of the Positive Action Program Program Components Immediate Outcomes Climate Development, Family Kit, Teacher/Staff Training, K–12 Instruction Curriculum, Drug Education Supplements, Community Kit, Counseling Kit * Improved relationships among school administrators, teachers, parents & community. * Improved classroom management. * Increased involvement of school with parents & community. Improved Learning Environment Expected Impact Expected Effects PA Unit Fewer Disciplinary Problems; Reduced Substance Use; Less Violence Attitudes Toward Behaviors, Social Normative Beliefs, Self-Efficacy • Improved character/self-concept • Learning/Study skills • Self-Management • Interpersonal/social skills • Self-honesty, responsibility • Goal setting, future orientation Improved Social and Character Development Improved School Attendance, Grades and Test Scores

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