EDF4205

Initiatives in health education ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Z Pawlaczek (Gippsland)

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2006 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Concepts of health and health education in the primary school. Past, present and future directions of school health education. Approaches to drug education and sexuality education. Resources available to health education.

Objectives: As a result of participating in this elective unit students will gain opportunities to develop knowledge of current and major issues in the field of health education; utilise critical and reflective thinking skills in the analysis of health issues via reading, research and investigation; review the impact of the 'Health Promoting School' policy in the primary education context; understand principles of health and wellness on a personal level.

Assessment: Curriculum task (4000 words): 50% + Health issue summary (1000 words): 20% + Evaluation of a resource (1500 words): 30%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week