Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge Regarding First Aid for the Common Ailments among School Teachers at Selected Primary Schools in Mangalore

The main objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme in terms of significant increase in knowledge of school teachers regarding first aid for the common ailments and determine the association between the pre-test knowledge score and selected demographic variables. The conceptual framework adopted for the study was based on Kurt Lewin's change model. Apre experimental, one group pretest, post-test design was adopted. Thirty five school teachers were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using demographic proforma and structured knowledge questionnaire developed by the researchers. The structured knowledge questionnaire was first administered; following which knowledge on First aid for common ailments was imparted using Planned Teaching Programme. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean posttest knowledge scores of the teachers regarding first aid for common ailments (17.83) was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (11.9) shows that the Planned Teaching Programme was effective in improving the knowledge of teachers. The association between pre-test knowledge score and selected demographic variable were calculated using chi-square test and the result shows that the pre-test knowledge score of school teachers was independent of all the demographic variables.