HLTH 381

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School Health Education Methods and Curriculum A

Public Health College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Part A of methods and curriculum preparation; effective implementation of instruction related to substance abuse prevention, safety and injury prevention, and reproductive health for secondary students; unit and lesson planning, assessment of learner performance; practice teaching.

When Taught

Fall

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3

Fixed

3

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2.5

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Title

Best Methods

Learning Outcome

Evaluate possible teaching methods and select the best method(s) to use when teaching specific health content areas.

Title

Teacher Work Sample Applications

Learning Outcome

Apply a systematic instructional design process to lesson planning that utilizes Teacher Work Sample steps and provides sufficient detail and clarity for other educators to teach the lesson plan as designed and intended.

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Instructional Strategies

Learning Outcome

Identify and experiment with a variety of instructional strategies and teaching methods to enhance health teaching including those that emphasize active learning and skill development.

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Teaching Resources and Standards

Learning Outcome

Identify and apply teaching resources, national and state standards, and state frameworks for teaching health education.

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Risks, Concerns and Challenges

Learning Outcome

Identify health risks, concerns, and challenges confronting school-age youth and develop teaching materials for helping strategies.

Title

Classroom Environments

Learning Outcome

Identify and apply strategies for creating classroom environments conducive to optimal learning and emotional well-being.