Introduction
For any organization to succeed in achieving its goals; there must be a planned schedule of events within a particular period. The Boys’ Brigade emphasizes on program planning because it is a strategy that is put in place in order to encourage strict discipline to worship and to also maximize the potentials in the Boy. The junior section Boys program must be designed to suit their age group as well as their psychology.
For any organization to succeed in achieving its goals; there must be a planned schedule of events within a particular period. The Boys’ Brigade emphasizes on program planning because it is a strategy that is put in place in order to encourage strict discipline to worship and to also maximize the potentials in the Boy. The junior section Boys program must be designed to suit their age group as well as their psychology.
Program: The
dictionary defines it as a
plan or schedule of activities, procedures, etc., to be followed[1].
It is also a well designed course of action or the activities that are to be
carried out in the company.
Planning: is to
arrange a method or scheme beforehand, it is
also referred to as determining the course of action in the company over a
specified period of time.
Understanding
the psychology of the junior section Boy
The junior section Boys are usually
Boys between age 8 to 11, knowing their behaviours will help in determining the
type of program to be designed for them. Attah D.D[2]
described the behaviours of the junior section Boys as follows they have the
following behaviours:
i)
Abstract
ideas-He begins to understand some abstract concepts. E.g.
he begins to understand the extended family arrangement; he knows that his mum
is someone’s daughter, begins to understand what religion is all about etc.
ii)
His
self-centeredness/egocentrism begins to reduce, he
begins to show care and love for others. E.g. he could gladly give you
something he is eating.
iii)
Problem
solving skills-his problem solving skills and logic
improves (he begins to keep close friends and begins to socialize with them).
iv)
Relatively
controlled emotions-at this stage he begins to verbalize his
emotions rather than act them.
v)
Slightly
improved concentration-he is enthusiastic but still lacks
sufficient ability to concentrate on one thing for a long time.
vi)
Restlessness-he
has limitless energy to dispense which he must dispense, that makes him
restless.
The
four cardinal points in junior section program planning
Junior section program planning in the
Boys Brigade should cover the four cardinal points of the BB which are the
spiritual, physical, social and educational aspects just as the boy Jesus increase in wisdom (educational
development) and stature(physical development), and in favour with God(spiritual
development) and men Luke 2:52[3] (social development). The junior section program
planning method depicts the character of boy Jesus.
Factors
to be considered in planning junior section program
i)
The philosophy of the organization: the object and mission, vision and goals of the
organization should be considered.
ii)
The age factor: the planner need to realize the caliber of people
he is dealing with and plan the program that will suit their age in order to
facilitate understanding and enthusiasm.
iii)
The environment:
It is a very important factor to be considered.
The following questions must be answered before planning the program:
a.
Is
it a rural or an urban area?
b.
What
program suits the Boys in my area?
c.
Will
the Boys be exposed to danger?
iv)
Availability of qualified resource
persons: teaching the Boy of a
junior section requires a qualified instructor that will be able to manage
their emotions and influence it in the positive way.
v)
Teaching aids: Make available materials needed for illustration
purpose, the Boys in this age grouping are curious and illustrations captures
their attention most, try in as much as possible to make use of pictures,
colors etc in the junior section program.
Who
is to plan the junior section program
Planning the program of
the company is the responsibility of the captain and his officers subject to
approval by the chaplain (the spiritual head of the local assembly). The
program of the junior section Boys should be between 15-30mins because their
heads cannot carry much, the more time the program consumes the more they lose
concentration.
Types of program
Any
of the following types of program could be adopted depending on the arrangement
of the leadership and constructive reasons behind choosing any of the types
mentioned below:
a) Daily
program: Program planned the same day it is executed.
b) Weekly
program: program planned to be covered throughout the week.
c) Monthly
program: program planned to cover one month
d) Quarterly
program: program planned to be covered within three months
e) Annual
program: program planned to be covered within a year or within 12 months.
Program
evaluation
Program planned should be evaluated after the
execution in order to examine whether or not the philosophy of the organization
has been achieved, “officers can also evaluate programme by their personal
observation and reasoning on the boys’s impression”[4].
Evaluation of an executed program helps in determining the success of the next
line of program.
[1] Online dictionary retrieved
from: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/program
[2]
Attah D. D (2011) the Boy; of the Boys’ Brigade the officers’ companion.
2nd edition Birnin Kebbi, Oiza clear Digital Printing Press.
[3] The Holy Bible (New King James
version)
[4]Attah D. D (2011) the Boy; of the
Boys’ Brigade the officers’ companion. 2nd edition Birnin Kebbi,
Oiza clear Digital Printing Press.
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