What does it mean to be an HFLE teacher?

What does it mean to be an HFLE teacher?

HFLE encapsulates the required body of knowledge in a comprehensive life-skill educational programme that can be integrated across the curriculum. This is the media through which our teachers can impact and reinforce the positive behaviours that our young people are expected to adopt and display.

What subject is HFLE?

The document targets issues related to four (4) thematic areas as mandated by UNICEF in conjunction with the CARICOM Secretariat. These thematic areas are:- • Self and Interpersonal Relationships • Sexuality and Sexual Health • Eating and Fitness and • Managing the Environment.

What is the purpose of assessment in HFLE?

EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF HFLE IN FOUR CARICOM COUNTRIES These two units aim to achieve measurable gains in students’ knowledge, health-promoting attitudes and skills and, most importantly, reductions in risk behaviors related to HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STI), unintended pregnancy and violence.

What are the life skills in HFLE?

Now available in all CARICOM countries, Health and Family Life Education (HFLE) classes providing students with support and training in four core areas: Sexuality and Sexual Health. Self and Interpersonal Relationships. Managing the Environment (social, psychosocial, psychological, physical, cyberspace, economic)

What are the main objectives of the HFLE program?

It is essentially classroom education that seeks to empower children and young people with knowledge and skills for healthy living, preparing them to cope effectively with the many challenges of life.

What is HFLE curriculum?

WHAT IS HFLE? HFLE is a powerful educational programme that provides children and young people with a positive view of HEALTH and its benefits to them NOW and in the FUTURE.

What are the 4 themes in HFLE?

The document addresses four thematic areas as mandated by UNICEF in collaboration with the CARICOM Secretariat: (1) Self and Interpersonal Relationships, (2) Sexuality and Sexual Health, (3) Eating and Fitness and (4) Managing the Environment.

Why do teachers assess learners?

Both are important in the development of skills and knowledge. When assessment helps to form the learning, we call it formative assessment. The dialogue between the teacher and the learner that takes place during various forms of formative assessment is a vital part of the learning process.

How can HFLE benefit me?

HFLE has the power to change attitudes amongst the youth towards risky behaviour and consequently can help lessen the effects of unhealthy lifestyles which are established during childhood and adolescence.

What are the values in HFLE?

In the delivery of Life Skills, the fostering of laudable attitudes and values is set alongside the knowledge and skill components. Some of the commonly held values are respect for self and others; empathy and tolerance; honesty; kindness; responsibility; integrity; and social justice.

How can a teacher assess the learning needs of their learners?

How to Assess Students’ Learning and Performance

  • Creating assignments.
  • Creating exams.
  • Using classroom assessment techniques.
  • Using concept maps.
  • Using concept tests.
  • Assessing group work.
  • Creating and using rubrics.