Books in JAWS HIV/AIDS series

To the Teacher Use this story for life skils, health or cultural studies lessons, or as reader in English class. The following key concepts are dealt with: It is a responsibility to be the head of a household, and it is not easy. Children can support each other. Children need to seek out support from friends. Children who are heading households also need support from adults. It is good to remember people who have died - reliving memories is an important part of healing. Young adults are more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS than anyone else. We should encourage children to develop self-respect and respect for others from an early age. This is one of the JAWS HIV/AIDS Readers developed for primary school learners.The story conveys the subtle psycho-social dimensions of the pandemic affecting learners' lives (personal and social developement). It can be used as a Reader, or to help teachers introduce subject matter that is difficult to manage in the classroom.

To the TeacherUse this story for life orientation, health, citizenship or cultural studies lessons, or as a reader in the English class.The story can be used to look at:bullying peer pressure social exclusion conflict situations self-management the value of friendship for children affected one way or another by HIV/AIDSFriends for life also introduces the highly regarded concept of 'memory boxes' as a way of coping with the death of a loved one. The story itself is layerd with emotional aspects of friendship and love.Young adults are more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS than anyone else. From an early age we should encourage children to develope self-respect and respect for others.This is one of the JAWS HIV/AIDS readers developed for secondary school learners. The story conveys both the basic information about AIDS/HIV (health promotion) and the more subtle psycho-social dimensions of the pandemic affecting learners' lives (personal and social development). It can be used as a reader, or to help teachers introduce subject matter that is difficult to manage in the classroom.