Teachers' views of the 'Smoking And Me' project

Abstract

THIS paper examines the experience of 65 teachers from 19 mixed-sex comprehensive schools in four areas of Wales and England of using the 'Smoking and Me' Project. It indicates that the great majority were positive about its classroom utility, including the innovative use of group leaders selected by their classmates. Fewer teachers, however, were optimis tic about its likely impact on pupil smoking. Sug gestions are made for future modifications to the project, and emphasis is placed on the importance of training for teachers and peer group leaders. The importance of adopting a structured approach to assessing teacher response in the implementation phase of programme development is also emphasised.