Introduction to MOT
The MOT programme
Vision and Mission
MOT SA
MOT Norway
MOT Co-ordinators
The MOT Programme
MOT has become the foundation for life-skills education at the Western Cape’s Further Education and Training (FET) colleges, as part of their Life Orientation classes. MOT SA has also started with the roll-out of the MOT programmes at Secondary schools in the Western Cape and now targets youth between the ages of 12 and 20 years. Sustained expansion will see the implementation of the MOT programmes at FET colleges and Secondary schools throughout South Africa.
The MOT programme for youth between the ages of 12 and 16 years, consists of 15 sessions and the programme for youth between 16 and 20 years, consists of 9 sessions. Both these programmes are presented over a three-year period, which contributes to the successful outcomes of these programmes.
At each programme session, the MOT presenter (qualified by means of a three-day training course) will facilitate the students’ exploration of a particular life skill and lesson. Each session’s script is intensively researched and tested for positive outcomes, and is regularly updated by the programme development team.
The development of the MOT programmes is based on Albert Bandura’s Social Learning and Self-efficacy Theories, Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, as well as Alan Carr’s six human strengths, of which courage in particular is regarded as pivotal to human well-being, progress and development.
The programmes, which includes the use of practical exercises, role-play, group discussions, thought-provoking questions and general reflection on life, teach young people:
- How to develop greater personal insight;
- How to build a platform for positive relationships and to create a positive learning environment in the class;
- How to care for themselves and each other and to give positive feedback to one another;
- How to strengthen the ability to communicate, to focus on solutions and how to solve problems;
- Concepts like positive attitude, values, respect, dignity, integrity, choices, dreams, and believing in the future;
- Healthy dialogue between parents and youth;
- How to nurture their own development, happiness and talents;
- How to improve their self-esteem and develop self-confidence;
- How to develop the courage to speak out, to make conscious choices and to say “no”;
- Creative and critical thinking skills.
Apart from being life-skills training programmes, MOT represents a life philosophy that we aspire to inculcate and cultivate within each individual, in institutions, communities and in society.
