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About This Book
The Essentials of Teaching Health Education, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781492593560
The Essentials of Teaching Health Education, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for health education teachers and students. It presents a skills-based approach to teaching K-12 health education, preparing students for a lifetime of health literacy and self-efficacy. This book is a go-to resource for educators and students alike, offering practical strategies and real-world examples to enhance curriculum design and student learning.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by health education teacher education (HETE) students and in-service teachers. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in developing successful health education programs, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of health education principles.
History and Editions
The 2nd edition of The Essentials of Teaching Health Education has been updated to incorporate the 2024 SHAPE America National Health Education Standards and performance indicators. This edition provides a foundation for employing a skills-based approach that teaches students to become health literate, develop self-efficacy, and lead health-promoting lifestyles. The book has been praised for its practical strategies and real-world examples that demonstrate how the concepts are applied in educational settings.
Author and Other Works
Sarah Benes and Holly Alperin are the authors of The Essentials of Teaching Health Education. Both authors have extensive experience in both university and preK-12 settings, making them well-credentialed experts in the field of health education.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Print ISBN: 9781492593560
- eText ISBN: 9781492593577
- Access Code ISBN: (Included with new print books)
Publication Details
- Publisher: Human Kinetics
- Publication Date: (Not specified)
- Number of Pages: (Not specified)
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 3rd Edition: Available with HKPropel Access (ISBN not specified)
- This edition includes updates based on the 2024 SHAPE America National Health Education Standards and performance indicators.
- It provides additional practical strategies for accentuating strengths and skill development in curriculum design.
Related ISBNs:
- 9781492593577 (eText)
- (ISBN for 3rd Edition with HKPropel Access not specified)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The Essentials of Teaching Health Education, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
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Key Features
- Skills-Based Approach: The book focuses on integrating the National Health Education Standards to teach students essential health-related skills.
- Practical Strategies: It provides practical strategies for accentuating strengths and skill development in curriculum design.
- Real-World Examples: The text includes real-world examples that demonstrate how the concepts are applied in educational settings.
- Educator Insights: The book offers advice and reflections from educators who have implemented a skills-based approach to health education.
By using this book, educators can build and teach successful health education programs that prepare students for a lifetime of health literacy and self-efficacy.
