http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQAx2thCDC4&feature=related
This video shows a teenage girl's experience in her home economics "Baby Think It Over" program.
The program involves students being issued with a "baby" for several days. The babies cost about $6000- each and in our district are bought by the local council and shared between schools. The babies are programmed to various levels of need and have sensors which are activated by hunger, wet nappy, burping or just in need of a cuddle. The student wears a bracelet which is programmed to one particular baby which ensures that the baby is cared for by the student and not someone else. At the end of the set period, the baby is returned and a computer printout displays the care level given.
This video is a good summary of several days of induced motherhood and would be helpful in a classroom situation when introducing the program because teenagers are more likely to listen to teenagers than a teacher or parent. These students may have had to produce a video record for assessment which is quite a feat when coupled with the parenting experience!
I enjoyed a pract. placement where we did this program and to have these videos available is really helpful for both the students and the teacher.
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Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI have heard of these but I have never seen one or know anyone who has used them at school. I guess the cost of the dolls might be the reason for that. Thankyou for sharing this it was really interesting.
Regards,
Sharon
Hello,
ReplyDeleteTeenager pregnancy is one of the major issue in the world. I am not saying this issue is the problem. Often they do not know or understand the fact of having a baby in their life. This video might be helpful for educational purpose as they can reflect from this video to discuss about pregnancy and having baby.
Thank you for your post.
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Makiko