Based on the Sierra Leone National Lifeskills manual “I am somebody”, this podcast is developed from recordings prepared for airing on Education Radio as part of the Radio Teaching Programme by the Teaching Service Commission and Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education while schools are closed due to Coronavirus mitigration measures. The programme is aired from 7:30-8pm five days per week (Monday to Friday) on 95.3fm targeting both in and out of school adolescent girls and boys aged 14-19.
Today’s episode will focus on the story called Dreaming Again, from the Brac reader series.
In today’s story we will hear about a young adult Sallay who is married with two young children. Sallay had a tough start when a tragedy during her childhood changes the course of her life. She grows up in a community where it is common for girls not to finish school, where child marriage is rife and where girls too often start child bearing at a young age. Can Sallay achieve her dreams?
After this episode, you will be able to:
1. Explain the difference between sex and gender
2. Define what is meant by gender inequality
3. Be inspired by a story of a woman who started to change gender stereotypes in her community
4. Explain some of the benefit of greater gender equality
We would like to thank Brac Sierra Leone for sharing the Girls Reader Series stories with us for the radio teaching programme. You can contact them directly for the printed copies of this wonderful set of 11 short stories.
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
26 Dec 2020
BRAC Reader Series - Is it my dream
Today’s episode will focus on the story called Is it my dream?
This story is about a 15 years old girl called Musu who has big dreams of learning a livelihood skill. Musu agreed to leave her home in a small village, with a promise from her auntie to help her fulfil her dreams of starting a new career. Will Auntie Maria keep her promise?
After this episode, you will be able to:
1. Define child labour and know what the law says about child rights
2. Consider how being determined to fulfil your dreams can help you succeed
3. Explain some of the signs of stress and how to cope with stress
We would like to thank Brac Sierra Leone for sharing the Girls Reader Series stories with us for the radio teaching programme. You can contact them directly for the printed copies of this wonderful set of 11 short stories.
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
24 Dec 2020
BRAC Reader Series - The Dancing Queen
Today’s episode will focus on the story called The Dancing Queen, from the Brac reader series.
The story explores the topics of adolescent motherhood and how this affects girls’ choices. The story is about a teenage mother called Sheama who hoped to be a professional dancer and singer with her own group and musical instruments. But with all the obstacles, the big question is will she fulfill her dreams?
After this episode, you will be able to:
1) Define family planning and describe some of the barriers to accessing drugs and things to prevent pregnancy
2) Consider the consequences of teenage motherhood on life choices for adolescents
3) Describe how family planning services can be accessed during corona crisis
We would like to thank Brac Sierra Leone for sharing the Girls Reader Series stories with us for the radio teaching programme. You can contact them directly for the printed copies of this wonderful set of 11 short stories.
*This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.
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