Health Education: Creating Strategies for School & Community Health: Creating Strategies for School & Community Health / Edition 4

Health Education: Creating Strategies for School & Community Health: Creating Strategies for School & Community Health / Edition 4

ISBN-10:
1449698549
ISBN-13:
9781449698546
Pub. Date:
09/11/2014
Publisher:
Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN-10:
1449698549
ISBN-13:
9781449698546
Pub. Date:
09/11/2014
Publisher:
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Health Education: Creating Strategies for School & Community Health: Creating Strategies for School & Community Health / Edition 4

Health Education: Creating Strategies for School & Community Health: Creating Strategies for School & Community Health / Edition 4

$89.95 Current price is , Original price is $89.95. You
$58.98 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    Not Eligible for Free Shipping
  • PICK UP IN STORE
    Check Availability at Nearby Stores
$25.83 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM

    Temporarily Out of Stock Online

    Please check back later for updated availability.

    • Condition: Good
    Note: Access code and/or supplemental material are not guaranteed to be included with used textbook.

Overview

Discover the Tools You Need to Become Proficient in Conducting Health Education Programs — Inside and Outside the Classroom! The skills necessary to plan and deliver effective health education programs are fundamentally the same in the classroom, workplace, hospital, and community settings. The Fourth Edition of Health Education: Creating Strategies for School and Community Health assists health educators in making appropriate program planning decision based on the needs of their clients and the educational settings. The authors encourage the systematic development of sound presentation methods and illustrate the evolving state of health education. The philosophy presented in this text is based on the premise that the core of health education is the process of health education. The Fourth Edition is a must-have resource for health education methods courses. New and Key Features: Includes new information on Healthy People 2020, MyPlate, and 2010 Dietary guidelines. Provides the latest information on the use of technology in health education Incorporates health educator competencies, case studies, objectives, questions, and exercises in each chapter Includes expanded content on health literacy Discusses the unique qualities of adult learners

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781449698546
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date: 09/11/2014
Pages: 456
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Dr. Glen Gilbert is currently Professor and Dean of the College of Health & Human Performance at East Carolina University. He has taught University–level methods and strategies courses for over 15 years and has conducted in-service and consulting programs throughout the Unit ed States. He went on leave from his university post for two years to serve as Director of the School Health Initiative for the U.S. Public Health Service and worked with most states and federal agencies in seeking to plan and achieve the Health Objectives for the Nation. As a former secondary teacher, school teacher, and community health educator he can relate to the real–world needs of health educators. He has authored over 70 professional publications and has taught at East Carolina University, the University of Maryland, Portland State University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and the Ohio State University. He has been a department Chair at three Universities and served as interim Vice Chancellor of Research and Graduate Studies at ECU. He has been a health educator for over thirty years.

Dr. Sawyer is currently an Associate Professor and Associate Chairperson in the Department of Public & Community Health at the University of Maryland, teaching courses in human sexuality, and adolescent health. A native of Great Britain, Robin earned his bachelor's degrees from the University of London and George Mason University, Master's from the University of Virginia and doctorate from the University of Maryland. His areas of research interest include college student contraceptive compliance, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS education and date rape. He has received 13 national and international film awards for developing sexuality-related media, and received numerous university teaching awards. Dr. Sawyer has published extensively and is a nationally known speaker having made over 450 presentations at schools, colleges and universities throughout the Unit ed States. Dr. Sawyer’s teaching has gained national attention in the Washington Post and most recently he has appeared on the Today Show, the Tyra Banks Show and as a consultant for MTV.

Elisa Beth McNeill is an Associate Instructional Professor of Pedagogy with the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A & M University. She serves as the coordinator of the Health Education Teacher Certification Program. Beth is a 20 year veteran of public school teaching working with middle school, high school, and at-risk pregnant and parenting adolescents. She earned her masters degree and principals certification in Educational Administration. Beth is known for her innovative instruction, she teaches courses in human sexuality, elementary and secondary school health, secondary teaching, community and school health methodology and first aid. Beth has presented at state, regional, and national conferences with multiple publications. She earned her doctoral degree at Texas A & M University.

Table of Contents

A HeadDedication
Brief Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Planning for Instruction
Chapter 3 Contextual Considerations for Behavior Change: Intervention/Method Selection
Chapter 4 Methods of Instruction/Intervention
Chapter 5 Presentation and Unit Plan Development
Chapter 6 Technology and Health Education
Chapter 7 Use of Media in Health Education: Literacy, Selection, Marketing, Development, and Equipment
Chapter 8 Minority Health
Chapter 9 Special Challenges
Chapter 10 Controversial Topics: Sexuality Education
Appendix Resources
Glossary
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews