Lesson Plan


HS 6453.55: Strategy Presentation Lesson Plan

Title of Health Prevention.  What’s Love Gotta Do With It?

 Intended Audience.  Female adolescents aged 18 to 21 years who attend the Youth Empowerment Boot Camp at Church.  Parents are allowed, but encouraged not to attend the class in order to foster open communication.  The material will be structured for the adolescents and the majority of the participants who attend this class will be approximately 18 years of age as the boot camp is offered every fall before college.  The racial/ethnicity of the group will be predominately African American.

Need for Health Education Intervention

Adolescent dating violence (ADV) is a major public health concern that requires immediate attention in order to prevent and or decrease the phenomenon.  Approximately 12%-41% of adolescents have reported being victims of dating violence and 10%-20% have reported that they have experienced severe physical dating violence.  Roughly 32% of adolescent females have reported that they have experienced dating violence from an intimate partner while in middle and or high-school (Machado, Caridade, & Martins, 2009; Miller, 2011; Montoya, Coker-Appiah, Eng, Wynn, & Townsend, 2013; Temple, Shorey, Tortolero, Wolfe, & Sturart, 2013).  Furthermore, ADV is difficult to understand because adolescents have different attitudes or perceptions on what constitutes dating violence (Miller, 2011).  A misunderstanding of what constitutes dating violence may contribute to adolescents ignoring warning signs that more severe abuse may be developing and it may prevent them from seeking help to leave the abusive relationship.  The lack of perception and understanding of dating violence among adolescents has shown to further perpetrate the violent cycle (Haglund, Belknap, & Garcia, 2012; Miller, 2011).

Certain behaviors or conditions can lead to a higher incidence of teen dating violence.  The following risk factors increases the probability that an adolescent will have an unhealthy relationship:

1.      Age.  Adolescence aged 15-18 years are more apt to experience teen dating violence (Schnurr & Lohman, 2008). 

2.      Gender.  Adolescent females are slightly more likely to use physical aggression and they are more likely to use physical aggression more frequently against their partners.

3.      Ethnicity.   African Americans have shown to have a higher tendency to be perpetrators of teen physical violence (Capaldi, Knoble, Shortt, & Kim, 2012).

4.      School.  Adolescents who experience academic difficulties, school safety issues, and who are less involved in school activities and peer groups are more likely to experience dating violence (Schnurr & Lohman, 2008). 

5.      Familial or parental violence.  Increases the likelihood of violence in adolescent relationships. 

6.      Alcohol and illegal drugs is a significant component to the frequency and intensity of teen violence. 

7.      Neighborhood Collectively.  Adolescents from cohesive neighborhoods are less likely to experience intimate partner violence (Jain, Buka, Subramanian, & Moinar, 2010)

8.      Regional locale.  Teens residing in the southern states of the United States are far more likely to experience teen violence (Marquart, Nannini, Edwards, Stanley, & Wayman, 2007).

 

9.      Psychological difficulties such as depression play a role in teen violence; however the research is inconclusive about whether depression preludes violence or if it’s the causative agent (Capaldi et al., 2012).

According to Martin, Houston, Mmari, and Decker (2012), adolescents vary on their desired preference for seeking help by gender.  Adolescent females prefer to seek help from professionals while their male counter-parts prefer informal help from family and friends.  Not surprisingly, both males and females continue to seek help from their peers first.  ADV programs need to be developed on the perception of what adolescents constitute as dating violence and why adolescents do or do not seek help (Martin et al., 2012).  Therefore, this health education program is aimed at educating adolescent females on how to recognize a healthy relationship.

Setting.  The health education program will occur in one of the lounge-classrooms located at Church.  The room is accommodates approximately 40.  The class will be approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes (a 10 minute break will be included in the program) in duration and it will be offered from 9:00am to 10:45am and again from 1:00PM to 3:45PM.  The day for Youth Empowerment Boot Camp will be held on a Friday and Saturday from 7:30am-5:00PM (breakfast and registration will be served by church from 7:30am to 8:50am.  Lunch is from 12:00 noon -1:00PM by the church).  The lounge-classroom is has five circular couches that are divided into eight individual seat.  Each seat has an oversized desk that will be used for writing and snacks.  This is an ideal room because the set-up of the room is laid back; there is comfortable seating; and a multimedia center is available.

Estimated Timeline

1.      Introduction (5 min.).  Allow participants to get snacks during this time.

2.      Explain importance of topic (5 min.)

3.      Complete Pre-Health Education Documents

a.       Demographics (see Appendix A) (5 min.)

b.      Quiz I: Are you a good partner?  Obtained from Love is Respect.org.  This quiz has been developed for adolescents (see Appendix B).  Participants will not have access to the scoring instrument.  (10 min.)

c.       Quiz II: Are you in a healthy relationship?  Obtained from Love is Respect.org.  This quiz has been developed for adolescents (see Appendix C).  Participants will not have access to the scoring instrument. (10 min).

4.      Topic I-Explain what is teen dating violence.  (10 min.)

5.      Topic II-Explain characteristics of an unhealthy relationship. (15 min.)

a.       Break-10 minutes

6.      Topic III-Explain the characteristics of a healthy relationship. (10 min.)

7.      Topic IV-show excerpts from 2 music videos.  One video will display an unhealthy relationship and the other video will display a healthy relationship.  Have participants dialogue about what images they see in each video. (15 min.)

8.      Wrap-up-participant satisfaction survey (see Appendix E), Review: Are you in a healthy relationship, and post-assessment questionnaire (see Appendix D) (10 min.)

 Materials Needed

100 Pencils

100 Highlighters

200 Quizzes

100 Participant Satisfaction Surveys

100 Power-Point Handouts

100 BuzzWord Bingo Games

100 Resource Pamphlets (Booklet) –See Appendix F

Seating.  Five couches with eight seats.

USB Port with Power-Point Presentation.

Computer, screen, and multimedia equipment is already provided in classroom.

Laser pointer for advancement of screen and highlighting material on screen.

Snacks-water, coffee, tea, granola bars and fruit (enough for 50 participants; provided by church).

4-Assistance will be available for questionnaire completions and to move through the space with the microphones.

5-microphones (1 for the speaker and 4 for the assistance).

Guiding Health Education Theory

Albert Bandura’s (1977) Social Learning Theory is one of the “most significant theories related to adolescent health promotion and aggression” (Broussard, McEwen, & Willis, 2007, p. 395).  The premise of the theory is the concept that the “environment, cognitive factors, and behavior interact with one another so each variable affects the other two” (Broussard et al., 2007, p. 395).  There are three major concepts of the social learning theory: (1) people can learn through observations which can be used to explain a wide range of behaviors; (2) a person’s internal perception of self also influences their behavior; and (3) a new behavior may not be achieved although a person has learned a new behavior (Broussard et al., 2007).  This theory will assist in the development of the program as the developer will use observation techniques (watching a video) for learning and will raise internal questions about the participant’s concepts to dating violence.  Finally, the participants will learn what behaviors are “good” characteristics of a healthy relationship in the hopes that they will be able to identify and implement those behaviors.

Additionally, the Bioecological Model of Human Development by Bronfenbrenner and Morris will be utilized to explain the variables that may affect teen dating violence.  The model will assist with explaining how an individual’s environment directly and indirectly affects their behavior.  According to the Bioecologocal Model of Human Development there are five systems or structures that influence adolescence behavior: (1) the microsystem (child-paternal relationships, demographics adolescent risk factors); the mesosystem (two interacting microsystems); the exosystem (the indirect influence of the external environment); macrosystem (the socio-cultural context); and (5) the chronosystem (the progression of the external systems over a lifetime).  There are roles, norms, and rules that shape the systems to assist with development. 

Goal of Program

To provide an effective educational program that benefit the participants at St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church in order to prevent and or decrease the rate of teen dating violence for females aged 18-21 years (Major Goal).  The program is intended to

1. Increase the knowledge of teen dating violence.

2. Adolescents will be aware of the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship.

3. Adolescents will be aware of a healthy relationship.

4. Adolescents will not engage in unhealthy behaviors associated with teen dating violence.

5. Adolescents will consider a behavior change if they believe that their current relationship is unhealthy relationship (sub-goals).

 Outcome/Impact Objectives

1.      After completion of the program, at least 80% of participants will report according to the content presented during the health education program an increased knowledge of what is teen dating violence on the post-assessment questionnaire (Cognitive).

2.      By the end of the educational program, 80% of participants will be able to verbalize understanding of what the healthy behaviors are in an intimate relationship on the post-assessment questionnaire based upon the content presented during the health education program (Cognitive).

3.      By the end of the educational program, 80% of participants will report a attitude change, that they do not accept teen dating violence, according  to the content presented during the program on the post-assessment questionnaire (Affective)

Process Objectives

  1. To register at least 40 adolescents aged 18-21 years from St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church to attend the educational session.
  2.  Feedback will be obtained from participants who attend the educational programs through a participant satisfaction survey.  This will provide the instructor with feedback to determine if they program was effective and what may need to be altered to improve the program,
  3. A needs assessment for future presentations will be conducted based upon the response from the post-assessment questionnaire.
Procedure

1.      Preliminary Set-up.  During breakfast and registration, participants will obtain their name tag.  Approximately 15 minutes prior to educational program, will have 1 assistant obtain any remaining name tags of individuals who may be “running late” or who did not retrieve their name tag.  Distribute pre-assessment questionnaires, demographic questionnaires, Power-Point presentation, and pencils at each seating area.  Have the post-assessment questionnaire and participant satisfaction questionnaire available for distribution after the completion of the program. Ensure that the multimedia is properly working (will do a brief test-run of the Power-Point and music videos to ensure that they are properly loading.  Will do a test-run of the microphones and volume of speakers in the room).  Ensure that snacks and trash disposable are set-up in the room.  Have the 4 assistance in the classroom and seated throughout with their microphones (1-hour.) 

2.      Introduction (5 min.)-

a.       Speaker will briefly introduce self

b.      Allow participants to stand and say their name only

c.       Introduce 4-assistances

d.      Handout retrieved name tags that were not obtained during the breakfast for individuals who are participating in the educational program.

3.      Explain importance of program (5 min.)

a.       Explain to the participants that this class is to better equip them with how to handle dating relationships as they begin their journey to college or the work environment.  The speaker will provide a brief, but detailed explanation:

                                                              i.      Teen dating violence can affect anyone as no one is exempt.  Dating violence does not occur because an individual looks or acts a certain way and can happen to the least likely females.  Explain that teen dating violence can lead to adult domestic violence and can cause long-term problems such as:

                                                            ii.      Explain that the class will help them identify behaviors that individuals may pose in an unhealthy relationship.  So, as we begin this class, I want you to think about how you feel about violence in an intimate relationship and what your understanding of dating violence is while you are in a relationship.  I also want you to think about if you have ever thought about being mean to your partner, particularly, what you wanted to do to them.  Lastly, you do not have to express if you have been in an unhealthy relationship.

4.      Ask Participants to Complete Demographics Assessment (5 min.)

5.      Ask Participant to Complete Quizzes (20 min.)-

a.       Are you a good partner?  Obtained from Love is Respect.org.  This quiz has been developed for adolescents.  Participants will not have access to the scoring instrument.  (10 min.)

b.      Quiz: Are you in a healthy relationship?  Obtained from Love is Respect.org.  This quiz has been developed for adolescents.  Participants will not have access to the scoring instrument. (10 min).

c.       Have participants score quizzes after both have been completed.  Place the scoring criteria over head on projection screen.

d.      Assistances will walk the room and assist participants will completing and scoring their quizzes.

e.       Ask participants to think about their scores as we progress through the program.

6.      As participants complete questionnaires, turn on Power-Point slide show.

7.      Topic I-Explain what is teen dating violence (10 min.) – Lecture and Power-Point (method instruction #1)

a.       Ask question: Can anyone tell me what they think teen dating violence is? (allow 2-3 responses-participant involvement)

b.      Explain what is considered dating:

                                                              i.      Going out

                                                            ii.      Together

                                                          iii.      Being with someone

                                                          iv.      Seeing each other

                                                            v.      Hubby/wifey status

                                                          vi.      Just friends

                                                        vii.      Friends with benefits

                                                      viii.      Hooking up (www.loveisrespect.org)

c.       Provide the following definitions of what is teen dating violence:

                                                              i.      Teen dating violence is defined as the physical, sexual, psychological or emotional violence within a current or former dating relationship (CDC, 2012). 

                                                            ii.      There are multiple terms that can describe teen dating violence such as relationship abuse, intimate partner violence (IPV), dating abuse, or domestic violence. 

                                                          iii.      Physical dating violence (PVD) is defined as any unwanted or unwarranted physical contact with the intent to cause bodily harm (Kim-Godwin, Clements, McCuiston, & Fox, 2009).

                                                          iv.      Sexual dating violence (SDV) is any sexual act that is perpetrated against someone's will. This encompasses a range of offenses, from completed nonconsensual sex act such as rape, an attempted nonconsensual sex act, or verbal sexual harassment. SDV fundamentally comprises any type of sexual contact that any victim does not, is unable to, or refuse to allow the act to occur (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2014).  This type of abuse can also occur digitally through sexting and or posting harmful content on the internet.

                                                            v.      Psychological or emotional violence refers to any action that is offensive or degrading to another.  This usually comprises verbally threatening, ridiculing, withholding affection, or social isolation (Capaldi et al., 2012).  This type of abuse can be verbal or digital and include such things as using Facebook, texting, Tweeting, and or using Instagram to post abusive or harmful content.

8.      Topic II-Explain the characteristics of an unhealthy relationship. (15 min.)

a.       Groups will be formed and participants will find the words listed below via Buzzword Bingo (see Appendix F) game (method instruction #2 and #3).

                                                              i.      Insults

                                                            ii.      Wrongful blaming

                                                          iii.      Physical harm

                                                          iv.      Extreme jealousy

                                                            v.      Pressure

                                                          vi.      Emotional Blackmail

                                                        vii.      Quick mood changes

                                                      viii.      Isolation

                                                          ix.      Aggressive temper

                                                            x.      Controlling

                                                          xi.      Selfish

b.      Explain to groups how to play Buzzword Bingo and ask them to think about what the words mean to them as they will be asked to discuss 1-2 of the characteristics.

c.       Ask participants if they can describe other behaviors that one can consider unhealthy (allow 2-3 responses).

9.      Break-10 minutes

10.  Topic III-Explain the characteristics of a healthy relationship. (10 min.)-Lecture and Power-Point

a.       Address the following terms:

                                                              i.      Mutual respect

                                                            ii.      Healthy communication

                                                          iii.      Trust

                                                          iv.      No physical abuse

                                                            v.      No emotional or mental abuse

                                                          vi.      Common interest

                                                        vii.      Shared power

                                                      viii.      Have your independence

                                                          ix.      Same goals/interests

                                                            x.      Happy

                                                          xi.      Support each other

11.  Topic IV- (15 min.)-show excerpts from 2 music videos (method instruction #4).  One video will display an unhealthy relationship and the other video will display a healthy relationship.  Have participants (allow 3-4 participants) dialogue about what images they see in each video.

12.  Wrap-up- (10 min.)

a.       participants will complete the satisfaction survey

b.      participants will complete post-assessment questionnaire

c.       Assistance will hand out resource booklets on where to find more information and where to seek help

Evaluation Process

1.      The outcome/impact objectives will be measured according to the responses on the post-assessment questionnaire.  Participants will have to answer specific questions related to their knowledge of teen dating violence, unhealthy behaviors in a dating relationship, and their acceptance of dating violence. 

2.      The process objectives will be measured according to the responses on the participant surveys and the registration data. 

a.       Specific questions will be asked about the instruction process and the instructor. 

b.      Participants will be asked for feedback on areas of improvement. 

c.       Participants will be asked what they “liked most” about the program.

d.      Participants will be asked if they perceive the topic as a relevant educational program for their population.

e.       Total number of participants will be determined from the registration data and from how many participants actually attended the program.

Anticipated Problems and Solutions

1.      Problem-Multimedia system may not function properly.  Solution-will test-run equipment 1 hour prior to educational program.  If issues cannot be fixed, will conduct program in back-up classroom that has working equipment.

2.      Problem- Parents may want to attend class.  Solution-the registration will be cut –off at 40 participants.  Registration will be allowed on-line and in-person.  If there is a high demand for the class, an extra class will be offered on Friday.  If parents want to attend class, the classroom cab be expanded for up-to 100 people.  Parents will be placed at the back of the class at long tables with chairs.  Due to the nature of the boot camp and content of class, parents will be asked to allow participants to attend solo to foster open communication.  Since instructor will be taped, parents may request a copy of the video to view what was presented in program.

3.      Problem-participants and parents may want additional handouts.  Solution-assistances will have the capability of making additional copies in the computer room.

 

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