Table 1 Description of the 12 Unplugged lessons by title, activities, and goals, Brazil, 2013
Lesson | Title | Activities | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Opening Unplugged Program | Presentation, group work, contract management | Introduction to the program, setting of rules for the lessons, reflecting on knowledge on drugs |
2 | Where do I fit in? | Situation play, game discussion | Clarification of group influences and group expectations |
3 | Choices – alcohol, risk, and protection | Discussion and work in small groups, collage and drawing | Information on the different factors influencing drug use |
4 | Does what you think reflect reality? | Presentation, percentage estimates, group work, plenary discussion | Fostering the critical evaluation of information, reflection on differences between own opinion and actual data, correction of norms |
5 | What we know and what we don’t know about cigarettes | Test, plenary discussion, court | Information on the effects of smoking, differentiation between expected and real effects and short-term vs. long-term effects |
6 | Express yourself | Game, plenary discussion, group work | Adequate communication of emotions, distinguishing between verbal and nonverbal communication |
7 | Position yourself in the world and in your life | Plenary discussion, group work, role play | Fostering assertiveness and respect for others |
8 | New in the area! | Role play, game, plenary discussion | Recognition and appreciation of positive qualities, acceptance of positive feedback, practicing and reflecting on getting into contact with others |
9 | Drugs – Get informed | Group work, quiz | Information on the positive and negative effects of drug use |
10 | Coping strategies | Presentation, plenary discussion, group work | Expression of negative feelings, coping with challenges |
11 | Problem solving and decision making | Presentation, plenary discussion, group work, homework | Structured problem solving, fostering creative thinking and self-control |
12 | Goal setting | Game, group work, plenary discussion | Distinguishing between long-term and short-term objectives, feedback on the program and the process during the program |