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.
