Essentials of Teaching Health Education 2nd Edition Ebook With HKPropel Access, The
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Author: Sarah Benes, Holly Alperin
$67.00 USD
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
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 this ebook.
Audience
Undergraduate text for health education majors. Resource for in-service K-12 health educators.Chapter 1. The Role of Health Education
Health as a Continuum
The Need for Health Education
Using Resources in School-Based Health Education
Designing Health Education
Improving Health Outcomes
Summary
Chapter 2. Understanding a Skills-Based Approach
Components of Skills-Based Health Education
Skills-Based Health Education in Practice
Support for Skills-Based Health Education
Summary
Chapter 3. Equity and Justice in Health Education
Health Disparity and Health Inequity
Factors Contributing to Inequities
Social Justice and Health Equity
Social Justice Practices for Your Classroom
Summary
Chapter 4. Developing Health-Literate Individuals
Components of Health Literacy
Continuum of Health Literacy
Developing Health Literacy as an Asset
Establishing Health Literacy for Life
Summary
Chapter 5. Examining Student Motivation
Theories of Motivation
Developmental Levels and Motivation
General Considerations Across Age Levels
Summary
Chapter 6. Making Cross-Curricular Connections
A Coordinated Approach to Student Success
Shaping Local Wellness Policies
Making Interdisciplinary Connections for School Improvement
Summary
Part II. Teaching to the National Health Education Standards
Chapter 7. Accessing Valid and Reliable Information, Products, and Services
Step 1: Introduce the Skill
Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
Step 3: Model the Skill
Step 4: Practice and Feedback
Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
Summary
Chapter 8. Analyzing Influences
Step 1: Introduce the Skill
Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
Step 3: Model the Skill
Step 4: Practice and Feedback
Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
Summary
Chapter 9. Interpersonal Communication
Step 1: Introduce the Skill
Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
Step 3: Model the Skill
Step 4: Practice and Feedback
Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
Summary
Chapter 10. Decision Making
Step 1: Introduce the Skill
Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
Step 3: Model the Skill
Step 4: Practice and Feedback
Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
Summary
Chapter 11. Goal Setting
Step 1: Introduce the Skill
Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
Step 3: Model the Skill
Step 4: Practice and Feedback
Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
Summary
Chapter 12. Self-Management
Step 1: Introduce the Skill
Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
Step 3: Model the Skill
Step 4: Practice and Feedback
Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
Summary
Chapter 13. Advocacy
Step 1: Introduce the Skill
Step 2: Present Skill Cues/Critical Elements
Step 3: Model the Skill
Step 4: Practice and Feedback
Step 5: Assess the Skill and Support Transfer
Summary
Part III. Developing Curricula and Assessments
Chapter 14. Using Data to Inform Curriculum Planning Compiling Functional Information
Gathering and Understanding Data
Interpreting Data to Make Decisions on Curriculum
Using Data to Build Support for Health Education
Summary
Chapter 15. Eight Steps for Curriculum Development
Step 1: Get to Know the Students and the Community
Step 2: Formulate Goals
Step 3: Design Benchmark Assessments
Step 4: Determine Health Topics, Functional Information, and Skills
Step 5: Create a Scope and Sequence
Step 6: Develop Unit Plan, Objectives, and Outcomes
Step 7: Develop Unit Assessments
Step 8: Create Lesson Plans
Summary
Chapter 16. Designing Meaningful Assessments
Purpose of Assessment
Types of Assessment
Authentic Assessment
Rubrics and Grading
Constructive Feedback
Summary
Part IV. Strategies for Effective Instruction
Chapter 17. Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Know Yourself
Have a Plan
Build Relationships With Your Students
Establish Classroom Norms, Consequences, and Reward Systems
Foster Student Leadership and Involvement
Be a Positive Role Model
Summary
Chapter 18. Implementing a Skills-Based Approach
Facilitate Learning Experiences
Format Lessons to Support Skill Development and Knowledge Acquisition
Provide Engaging, Relevant Experiences
Foster Participation and Active Learning
Provide Opportunities for Self-Reflection, Internalization, and Personalization
Provide Opportunities for Skill Development
Summary
Chapter 19. Meeting the Unique Needs of Teaching Elementary Health Education
Making Time for Health Education
Considerations for the Elementary Level
Using Children’s Literature to Support Health Education
Engaging Families and the Community
Summary
Chapter 20. Professional Development and Advocacy
Staying Current and Relevant
Engaging in Professional Development Opportunities
Developing a Personalized Professional Development Plan
Using What You Learn
Advocating for Health Education
Summary
Developing the Skill of Advocacy
Equity and Justice in Health Education
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All ancillaries are free to adopting instructors through HKPropel.
Instructor guide. Includes chapter learning objectives and summaries, review questions and answers, teaching tips, suggested readings, and web links.
Test package. Contains more than 300 questions in true-false, fill-in-the-blank, essay and short-answer, and multiple-choice formats.
Presentation package. Includes more than 300 PowerPoint slides of text, artwork, and tables from the book that can be used for class discussion and presentation. The slides in the presentation package can be used directly within PowerPoint or printed for distribution to students. Instructors can easily add, modify, and rearrange the order of the slides.
Instructors also receive access to all student materials in HKPropel. For the second edition of The Essentials of Teaching Health Education, this includes worksheets and extended learning activities.