The Essentials of Teaching Health Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 2nd Edition

Sarah Benes; Holly Alperin

ISBNs: 1492593567, 1492593575, 9781492593560, 978-1492593560, 9781492593577, 978-1492593577

English | 2022 | PDF

Table of Contents:

1. Title Page
2. Copyright
3. Dedication
4. Contents
5. Preface
6. Acknowledgments
7. Introduction
8. Part I. Building the Foundation of a Skills-Based Approach
9. 1. The Role of Health Education
10. Health as a Continuum
11. The Need for Health Education
12. Using Resources in School-Based Health Education
13. Designing Health Education
14. Improving Health Outcomes
15. Summary
16. 2. Understanding a Skills-Based Approach
17. Components of Skills-Based Health Education
18. Skills-Based Health Education in Practice
19. Support for Skills-Based Health Education
20. Summary
21. 3. Equity and Justice in Health Education
22. Health Disparity and Health Inequity
23. Factors Contributing to Inequities
24. Social Justice and Health Equity
25. Social Justice Practices for Your Classroom
26. Summary
27. 4. Developing Health-Literate Individuals
28. Components of Health Literacy
29. Continuum of Health Literacy
30. Developing Health Literacy as an Asset
31. Establishing Health Literacy for Life
32. Summary
33. 5. Examining Student Motivation
34. Theories of Motivation
35. Developmental Levels and Motivation
36. General Considerations Across Age Levels
37. Summary
38. 6. Making Cross-Curricular Connections
39. A Coordinated Approach to Student Success
40. Shaping Local Wellness Policies
41. Making Interdisciplinary Connections for School Improvement
42. Summary
43. Part II. Teaching to the National Health Education Standards
44. 7. Accessing Valid and Reliable Information, Products, and Services
45. Step 1: Introduce the Skill
46. Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
47. Step 3: Model the Skill
48. Step 4: Practice and Feedback
49. Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
50. Summary
51. 8. Analyzing Influences
52. Step 1: Introduce the Skill
53. Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
54. Step 3: Model the Skill
55. Step 4: Practice and Feedback
56. Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
57. Summary
58. 9. Interpersonal Communication
59. Step 1: Introduce the Skill
60. Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
61. Step 3: Model the Skill
62. Step 4: Practice and Feedback
63. Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
64. Summary
65. 10. Decision Making
66. Step 1: Introduce the Skill
67. Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
68. Step 3: Model the Skill
69. Step 4: Practice and Feedback
70. Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
71. Summary
72. 11. Goal Setting
73. Step 1: Introduce the Skill
74. Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
75. Step 3: Model the Skill
76. Step 4: Practice and Feedback
77. Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
78. Summary
79. 12. Self-Management
80. Step 1: Introduce the Skill
81. Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
82. Step 3: Model the Skill
83. Step 4: Practice and Feedback
84. Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
85. Summary
86. 13. Advocacy
87. Step 1: Introduce the Skill
88. Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
89. Step 3: Model the Skill
90. Step 4: Practice and Feedback
91. Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
92. Summary
93. Part III. Putting Everything Into Practice
94. 14. Using Data to Inform Curriculum Planning
95. Compiling Functional Information
96. Gathering and Understanding Data
97. Interpreting Data to Make Decisions on Curriculum
98. Using Data to Build Support for Health Education
99. Summary
100. 15. Eight Steps for Curriculum Development
101. Step 1: Get to Know the Students and the Community
102. Step 2: Formulate Goals
103. Step 3: Design Benchmark Assessments
104. Step 4: Determine the Health Topics, Functional Information, and Skills
105. Step 5: Create a Scope and Sequence
106. Step 6: Develop Unit Plan, Objectives, and Outcomes
107. Step 7: Develop Unit Assessments
108. Step 8: Create Lesson Plans
109. Summary
110. 16. Designing Meaningful Assessments
111. Purpose of Assessment
112. Types of Assessment
113. Authentic Assessment
114. Rubrics and Grading
115. Constructive Feedback
116. Summary
117. Part IV. Strategies for Effective Instruction
118. 17. Creating a Positive Learning Environment
119. Know Yourself
120. Have a Plan
121. Build Relationships With Your Students
122. Establish Classroom Norms, Consequences, and Reward Systems
123. Foster Student Leadership and Involvement
124. Be a Positive Role Model
125. Summary
126. 18. Implementing a Skills-Based Approach
127. Facilitate Learning Experiences
128. Format Lessons to Support Skill Development and Knowledge Acquisition
129. Provide Meaningful, Relevant Learning Experiences
130. Foster Participation and Active Learning
131. Provide Opportunities for Self-Reflection, Internalization, and Personalization
132. Provide Opportunities for Skill Development
133. Summary
134. 19. Meeting the Unique Needs of Teaching Elementary Health Education
135. Making Time for Health Education
136. Considerations for the Elementary Level
137. Using Children’s Literature to Support Health Education
138. Engaging Families and the Community
139. Summary
140. 20. Professional Development and Advocacy
141. Staying Current and Relevant
142. Engaging in Professional Development Opportunities
143. Developing a Personalized Professional Development Plan
144. Using What You Learn
145. Advocating for Health Education
146. Summary
147. Glossary
148. References
149. Index
150. About the Authors
151. About SHAPE America