Philosophical Foundations of Health Education

by Editor: Jill M. Black; Editor: Steven R. Furney; Editor: Helen M. Graf; Editor: Ann E. Nolte

• ISBN13: 9780470528655
• ISBN10: 0470528656
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-11-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Philosophical Foundations of Health Education covers the philosophical and ethical foundations of the practice of health education in school, community, work site, and hospital settings, as well as in health promotion consultant activities. The book presents personal philosophies of health educators, essential philosophical perspectives, and a range of philosophical issues that are relevant to health education practice. Philosophical Foundations of Health Education is organized around the five major philosophical traditions: cognitive-based, decision-making, behavior change, freeing/functioning, and social change. Co-published with the American Association for Health Education, this important work is an essential resource for student and professional. Each section contains a challenge to the reader that suggests critical thinking questions to reinforce the key points of the chapter, invite comparison with other perspectives, reflect on the implications of the perspective, note themes that run through the chapters, and consider practical applications of the various philosophical approaches.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Philosophical Perspectives in Health Education

This I Believe: A Philosophy of Health Education

Philosophical Bases for Health Education

Three Essential Questions in Defining a Personal Philosophy

Health Education as a Basic

Some Guiding Principles on Health and Health Education: A Philosophical Statement

The Holistic Philosophy and Perspective of Selected Health Educators

Developing a Philosophy of Health Education

Connecting a Personal Philosophy of Health to the Practice of Health Education

Health Educators and the Future: Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way

Health Education and Health Promotion: A Look at the Jungle of Supportive Fields, Philosophies, and Theoretical Foundations

Philosophical Trends in Health Education: Implications for the 21st Century

Cognitive Approaches in Health Education

Teaching for Understanding in Health Education: The Role of Critical and Creative Thinking Skills within Constructivism Theory

The Paradigm Shift Toward Teaching for Thinking: Prospective, Barriers, Solutions, and Accountability

Historical Steps in the Development of Modern School Health Program

Philosophy and Principles of the School Health Program

Changing Behavior in Health Education

Behavioral Health Education: An Emerging Opportunity

Healthy Behavior: Implications of a Holistic Paradigm of Thinking Through Bodymind Research

Problem-Based Learning: Catalyst for Behavioral Change

Health Promotion and Empowerment: Reflections on Professional Practice

Freeing/Functioning in Health Education

Health Education as Freeing

Democracy-The First Principle of Health Promoting Schools

Human Ecology and Health Education

Spiritual Wellness, Holistic Health, and the Practice of Health Education

Social Change in Health Education

New Health Promotion Movement: A Critical Examination

Potential Untapped: Health Education and Health Promotion as a Means to Peace

Putting Politics Back in Public Health Education

Health Care Reform: Insights for Health Educators

The Role of Health Education Associations in Advocacy

The Role of Health Education Advocacy in Removing Disparities in Health Education

Lessons from Developing Countries: Health Education in the Global Village

Philosophy of Health Education Grid

Philosophy of Health Education: A Position Statement of the American Association of Health Education

Health Literacy: A Position Statement of the American Association of Health Education

Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession

CHES Questions

Part References

Index

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