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Defining Quality in the Midst of HIV/AIDS: Ripple Effects in the Classroom By Harris, Abigail M.; Schubert, Jane G., 2001 This paper discusses how the emerging reality of HIV/AIDS is impacting an already overburdened educational system. It examines how the HIV/AIDS crisis is affecting the stability and continuity of education for children in Malawi.

  HIV and sexual health education in primary and secondary schools: findings from selected Asia-Pacific countries
By Smith, Gary; Kippax, Susan; Aggleton, Peter, 2000
The report describes and discusses primary and secondary school-based HIV/AIDS and sexual reproductive health education in selected countries in the Asia and Pacific region. The study presents the findings of the feasibility study of monitoring sexual and reproductive health education in primary and secondary schools in the region.

Résumé analytique de l'étude sur les initiatives en matière de lutte contre le SIDA à l'école: bilan des initiatives de 1990 à 1999
By Institut national d'étude et d'action pour le développement de l'éducation (INEADE), 2002
Le document dresse le bilan des initiatives sénégalaises en matière de lutte contre le SIDA à l'école de 1990 à 1999 en analysant les initiatives de lutte entreprisent, les acteurs impliqués dans cette lutte, leurs objectifs, leurs stratégies, les moyens qu'ils déploient dans le cadre de leurs interventions, l'impact de ces interventions sur les élèves.

A Survey of sex education provision in secondary schools
By Lawrence, James; Kanabus, Annabel; Regis, David, 2000 This book takes a detailed look into the standard of sex education provided in UK secondary schools. It asks what topics are covered; at what depth are topics dicussed; at what age are the different topics covered; how satisfied are schools with the sex education they provide; and what factors influence their provision.

Taking stock of promising approaches in HIV/AIDS and education in Sub-Saharan Africa: What works, why and how. A synthesis of country case studies
ADEA Biennial Meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, 7-11 October 2001
This document was presented at Session 3 of the ADEA Meeting which focused on "HIV/AIDS: results and lessons from ADEA's exercise on identifying and drawing lessons from promising experiences". It is a synthesis of country case studies on promising approaches to tackling HIV/AIDS within the context of the education system.

Tips for Developing Life Skills. Curricula for HIV Prevention Among African Youth: A Synthesis of Emerging Lessons
By USAID. Bureau for Africa. Office of Sustainable Development
Skills-based health education for HIV prevention provides learners with the knowledge and skills they need to avoid HIV infection and maintain reproductive health. This document offers practical guidance for those planning, implementing, or strengthening life skills curricula for young people in sub-Saharan Africa.

What they don't know can hurt them : how school-based reproductive health programmes can help adolescents lead healthy reproductive lives
By Bassett, Mary T.; Kaim, Barbara, 2000
This document seeks a better understanding of the elements of good practice in school-based reproductive health programmes by answering questions such as what is reproductive health and why is it important; why do adolescents need information about reproductive health; why is it important for schools to provide such information and how can they best do this.

Also see IBE Global Curriculum Bank for HIV/AIDS Preventive Education