Characteristics of an Effective Health Education Curriculum

Question 1

Curriculum Characteristic #1

Answer 1

Focuses on clear health goals and related behavioral outcomes

Question 2

Curriculum Characteristic #2

Answer 2

Is research based and theory driven

Question 3

Curriculum Characteristic #3

Answer 3

Fosters individual values, attitudes and beliefs

Question 4

Curriculum Characteristic #4

Answer 4

Fosters individual and group norms that support health enhancing behavior

Question 5

Curriculum Characteristic #5

Answer 5

Reinforces protective factors; increases perceptions of risk of engaging in harmful behaviors

Question 6

Curriculum Characteristic #6

Answer 6

Addresses social pressures and influences

Question 7

Curriculum Characteristic #7

Answer 7

Builds skills in personal & social competence and self-efficacy (basically the health standards)

Question 8

Curriculum Characteristic #8

Answer 8

Provides functional health knowledge that is basic, accurate and allows students to be proactive

Question 9

Curriculum Characteristic #9

Answer 9

Strategies personalize info and engage students

Question 10

Curriculum Characteristic #10

Answer 10

Age appropriate materials and methods

Question 11

Curriculum Characteristic #11

Answer 11

Culturally inclusive materials and methods

Question 12

Curriculum Characteristic #12

Answer 12

Provides adequate time

Question 13

Curriculum Characteristic #13

Answer 13

Provides reinforcement opportunities

Question 14

Curriculum Characteristic #14

Answer 14

Provides opps to make connections w/influential role models

Question 15

Curriculum Characteristic #15

Answer 15

Professional development to enhance instruction and learning

Question 16

Curriculum Characteristics 1-15

Answer 16

1. Focuses on clear health goals and related behavioral outcomes
2. Is research based and theory driven
3. Fosters individual values, attitudes and beliefs
4. Fosters individual and group norms that support health enhancing behavior
5. Reinforces protective factors; increases perceptions of risk of engaging in harmful behaviors
6. Addresses social pressures and influences
7. Builds skills in personal & social competence and self-efficacy (basically the health standards)
8. Provides functional health knowledge that is basic, accurate and allows students to be proactive
9. Strategies personalize info and engage students
10. Age appropriate materials and methods
11. Culturally inclusive materials and methods
12. Provides adequate time
13. Provides reinforcement opportunities
14. Provides opps to make connections w/influential role models
15. Professional development to enhance instruction and learning