Utilize the Internet to enhance knowledge of school health education data and resources. Identify procedures to avoid difficulty when teaching controversial subjects. Delineate ways to respond to suspected or disclosed physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. Describe and articulate the need for and assessment of comprehensive school health programs. Students are expected to share resources, provide input of ideas, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and contribute, both in and out of class.
Attendance is extremely important and required to meet the state requirements for certification.
Failure to attend and participate fully may result in a grade reduction. A paper is to be written on one of the ten content areas of health education, that are dealt with in the textbook, to explain how you, as a classroom teacher, can advance the Essential Academic Learning Requirements for Health and Fitness in your students. Your paper must include a reference section of at least two additional citations plus one appropriate Internet site address. In addition to the content of the paper, you will be graded on the basis of clarity of expression, grammar and spelling. Please come prepared to share your thoughts in small groups if time allows.