Peer educator group formation [compatibility mode]
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The document discusses the concept of a peer and peer education, highlighting the importance of social groups based on various factors such as age and education. Peer educators play a critical role in educating their peers by leveraging their shared experiences and establishing trust within their communities. The document outlines essential steps for developing a successful peer education program, including the selection of a program coordinator, recruitment of diverse youth, and strategies for effective engagement and outreach.
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Peer educator group formation [compatibility mode]
- 2. A peer is a person who belongs to the same social groups as another person or group. The social group may be based on age, sex, occupation, socio-economics, health statusoccupation, socio-economics, health status and other factors Education refers to the development of a person’s knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors as a result of the learning process.
- 3. A peer group is a social group consisting of people who are equal in such respects as age, education, or social classsocial class
- 4. Peer educator group is a group comprising of people belonging to a group from a specific environment, such as a school, work place, the army, prison,as a school, work place, the army, prison, youth or sports clubs who are trained to educate other members of the same group.
- 5. Young People take on responsibilities Educators and target groups communicate better because they speak the same language and slangs Peer Educators gain skill that are useful for their personal developmentpersonal development Peer Education can supplement other education interventions including activities implemented by teachers, social workers and health providers Peer Educators can reach or gain access to groups that can be difficult for persons outside these groups
- 6. Conduct needs assessment Create a work plan Identify an adult program coordinatorIdentify an adult program coordinator Form a project monitoring team Consider incentive for the group
- 7. Identify existing resources Identify existing needs Identify the existing gaps
- 10. • Identifying an appropriate coordinator for the program is critical to its success. • The program coordinator should be; • Dedicated • Enjoy working with youth Knowledgeable• Knowledgeable • Comfortable with sexual and reproductive health issues • Perhaps most importantly, “seen by the peer educators as trustworthy, credible, ‘one of them,’ someone they could turn to for help and advice at any given time.”
- 11. Once a program coordinator is on board, it is time to choose a group of young people for the project’s team. To ensure youth participation in the planning stage, the program coordinator can recruitstage, the program coordinator can recruit some peer educators early on. In choosing youth, ensure that they are of both genders and that they represent the project’s target population as closely as possible.
- 13. Opportunity to meet and socialize with other youth Opportunity to recruit and train new peer educators Participation in conferences and meetings Job references/letters of recommendation Scholarships/school creditScholarships/school credit Participation in a regional or international network of peer educators Exchanges with other youth programs Opportunity for media coverage
- 14. Identifying items Certificates Discounts for youth and their families Opportunity for personal and professional developmentdevelopment Recognition by the community and the program Field trips Recreational activities
- 15. Inform and educate other peers Counsel, refer and follow up Provide feedback Distribute educational materials/RH commodities Keeps records of activities and eventsKeeps records of activities and events Mobilize peers for meeting and facilitate selection of meeting venue Conduct activities that can bring about positive behavioral change Clarify issues to other peers Respect to other peers
- 16. Co-teaching or guest lecturing Presenting a theatre piece or role play Leading group discussions Organized sessions with students in school and out-of- school settings, where peer educators might useschool settings, where peer educators might use interactive techniques such as game show quizzes, role plays, or stories Promoting the availability of trained people Conducting educational outreach and referrals including rallies