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The Essentials of Teaching Health Education - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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The Essentials of Teaching Health Education - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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The Essentials of Teaching Health Education, Second Edition,
presents a skills-based approach to teaching K-12 health education
that prepares students for success in the 21st century. This
practical text is written by seasoned and highly credentialed
authors with experience in both university and K-12 settings. It
provides educators all they need to build, teach, and assess a
health education program that will help their students become
health literate, develop self-efficacy, and gain the 21st-century
skills they need to maintain or improve health and well-being. What
Sets This Book Apart This text meets the unique needs of schools,
teachers, and students. It emphasizes an individualized approach to
enhancing student learning and developing skills based on current
research and national health education standards. This new edition
of The Essentials of Teaching Health Education features the
following: Two new chapters: one on the role of health education in
the 21st century and the other on equity and social justice in
health education An updated definition of skills-based health
education A revised skill-development model that puts learning
theory into practice as well as updated research connecting this
approach to health behavior theory and learning theory A new
student resource accessed through HKPropel Practical strategies for
curriculum design and program development with a skills-based
approach-one that makes it easy to put the content into action and
make a meaningful impact on students Real-world examples to help
readers understand and apply the content, along with summaries, key
points, and review questions that aid in retaining the information
Vocabulary words and definitions to help students keep up with the
ever-changing terminology in health education Ancillaries for
adopting instructors are available online. Book Organization The
book is arranged into four parts. Part I delves into the
skills-based approach to health education, explaining the role of
health education, discussing equity and justice in health
education, describing the importance of the approach, and
demystifying student motivation. Part II focuses on how to teach
skills that are based on the National Health Education Standards:
accessing valid and reliable information, products, and services;
analyzing influences; interpersonal communication; decision making
and goal setting; self-management; and advocacy. Part III explores
how to use data to inform curriculum planning, outlines the eight
steps for curriculum development, and shows teachers how to design
meaningful assessments. In part IV, readers learn how to create a
positive learning environment, implement a skills-based approach,
and meet the unique needs of elementary health education. The final
chapter examines professional development beyond the classroom. A
Framework for Successful Acquisition of Skills The Essentials of
Teaching Health Education, Second Edition, offers evidence-informed
strategies as it guides teachers through the critical process of
supplying students with the tools they need for success in school
and in life. The authors use the Partnership for 21st Century
Skills framework to set the foundation for teaching the skills
students need. The text is comprehensive and flexible to meet all
students' needs. With all the ancillaries and tools it provides,
educators are set to deliver a complete, well-rounded curriculum
that will prepare future teachers for success. Note: A code for
accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.
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