IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE IAP

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE IAP VISION 2007 LIFE SKILLS-AN INTRODUCTION Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT SELF AWARENESS ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Self –Identity Ego- Identity Self –Confidence Self – Esteem AUTONOMY & INDEPENDENCE Assertivenes Critical Thinking & Decision Making Problem Solving Values Clarifications Curious, Adventurous, Experimental RISK TAKING COPING WITH STRESSES & FAILURES Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 What is ‘Life Skills’? ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE «…abilities that help promote mental well being and competence in young people as they face the realities of life. Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

Contd. . IAP VISION 2007 What is ‘Life Skills’? «UNICEF ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE «“life-skills based education is -behavior change or behavior development approach -designed to address a balance of three areas: knowledge, attitude, and skills. Adolescent Friendly School Initiative v

IAP VISION 2007 Contd. . What is ‘Life Skills’? ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE • WHO – “the abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that - enables individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life” Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE What are the “Life Skills” ? • • • Decision Making Creative Thinking Critical Thinking Problem Solving Negotiation Skills • Interpersonal Relationship • Self Awareness • Empathy • Effective Communication • Coping with stress & Emotions Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Significance of learning Life Skills • • • To be able to explore alternatives Weigh pros and cons Make rational decisions Communicate effectively To say “No” Be assertive Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 How ‘Life Skills’ lead to primary prevention of health problems? «Knowledge «Attitudes ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE «Values «Life «Behavior Skills reinforcement or change «Positive Health Behavior «Prevention of Health Problems Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE What is Decision Making ? • Abilities to assess available options • To foresee the consequences of different decisions (actions/non-actions) No decision is also a decision Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 Decision Making Major Life Decisions ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE GOALS Develop, Prioritize, attain CHOICE Of life style, study & food habits, hobbies COPING UP With stress, alcohol, drugs, STD, AIDS CAREER Choice of profession, further study Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Responsible Decision Making decision after examining the choices & consequences in view of one’s values and goals is Responsible Decision Making Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 Steps for Responsible Decision Making • Identify/Define the problem ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE • Consider the consequences or outcomes • Consider family and personal values • Choose one alternative • Implement the decision Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 Creative Thinking ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE • Enables to explore available alternatives and consequences of actions or non-actions • Contributes to Decision Making & Problem Solving • Helps adolescents to respond adaptively and with flexibility to the daily life situations Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Critical Thinking • Ability to analyze information and experiences in an objective manner q Helps adolescents to recognize and to assess the factors influencing attitude & behavior values, pressures (peer, family) • Key to form right attitudes towards life • Assists in developing responsible behavior. Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 Effective Communication • To express ourselves ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE • verbally & non-verbally • To express opinions, desires, needs & fears also • To ask for advice and help Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Empathy • • Ability to understand accept others To put oneself in other person’s shoes Being nurturing and tolerant Encourages a positive behavior towards people in need or difficulty Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Interpersonal Skills • To be able to develop & nurture supportive networks • To be able to end relationships constructively • Helps adolescents to relate with people in positive ways Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 NEGOTIATING SKILLS §Allows to solve an issue, problem or conflict ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE §Without anger, intimidation, insubordination, aggressive force or behavior §Negotiate as soon as possible for communication §Deals constructively with problems §PROBLEMS if left unresolved MENTAL & PHYSICAL STRESS Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Behavior change through Life Skills 1. Ignorance 2. Awareness 3. Concern 4. Knowledge 5. Motivation 6. Readiness to change 7. Willingness to change 8. Acceptance 9. Habit 10. Lifestyle Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE STAGES ØIdentify the problem or issue ØCollect information/knowledge ØAssociated physical, emotional, psychological feelings ØPossible ways of solving ØEffective communication skills ØAlternative solutions ØMutual decision Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 Coping with emotions & stress ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE • Recognizing effects of emotions on others and ourselves • Being aware of how emotions influence behaviors • Able to respond to emotions appropriately Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE How to cope with stress • Recognize sources of stress in our life • Recognizing how these affect us • Identifying ways that help to control our levels of stress • Learning how to relax to minimize tensions Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Self Assertiveness • Assertive people respect themselves & others equally • It is communicating feelings and need while respecting rights of others • Being able to stand up for one’s own values and needs • Take control of one’s decisions • Recognize attempts of others to control Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Self Assertiveness • Trust & value one’s own feelings • Recognize & use non verbal communication • STEPS – State your position – Offer reason/explanation – Acknowledge other’s feelings Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 Take Pleasure & Pride in saying NO when one wants to say “no” ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE • Ways to say NO – Polite refusal – Give reason – Repeat refusal – Walk away – Ignore the person – Avoid the situation – Find others’ support – Talk about your own feelings Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Life Skills Education • • Dynamic teaching & Dynamic learning Working in small groups & pairs Brainstorming Role-plays Experiential learning Games & debates Home assignments, to further discuss and practice skills with family & friends. Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 Key Messages ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE • Life skill management for adolescent is the need of today’s world • Life Skills Education makes a person “a balanced adult” who contributes meaningfully to society • PEDIATRICIANS have a great role to play by learning & teaching this course Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 Thus, the ‘Life skills’ …. ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE • are applied – in various aspects of life – in human relationships, learning about rights & responsibilities – in health issues: • Mental Health-Stresses • HIV-AIDS /STD Prevention • Drug abuse, • Sexual violence • Teenage pregnancy • Suicide Prevention Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

IAP VISION 2007 ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Therefore, the Adolescents should kn about ‘Life skills’ because • Empowers them to take positive actions to protect themselves and to promote health and positive social relationships. • Utility in Other areas – Environment Education – Consumer Education – Peace Education – Social cultural Issues Adolescent Friendly School Initiative

ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY SCHOOL INITIATIVE IAP VISION 2007 Acknowledge of Dr. Swati Y Bhave & Dr. Harish Pemde Adolescent Friendlyinputs School Initiative