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HLTH 322 Syllabus 1

California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI)

Course: HLTH 322: Health Issues in Education

Professor: Laura Newton, PhD, RN Office Telephone: 805-437-2691 Office location: Bell Tower Room #1371 Office hours: Mondays 1 PM -3 PM Tuesdays 11 AM – 12 Noon Thursdays 2 PM - 3 PM Email: [email protected]

Required Course Text: Telljohann, S.K., Symons, C.W., & Pateman, B., (2003) Health Education: Elementary and Middle School Applications, 5th ed Boston, MA, McGraw-Hill

The CSUCI Mission Statement: Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

Course Description: Principles of effectively teaching topics related to health that addresses health screening, illness prevention, and strategies for intervening with deviations in health status. A survey of school health programs with in-depth study of selected health education curricula and topic areas pertinent to the developmental levels of children attending Kindergarten-8th grades. Focus on the dynamics of health, health practices, and deviations from health in relation to child development. Topic areas will include alcohol, tobacco, drugs, communicable diseases, and nutrition. Also, development of strategies and methods for teaching controversial areas.

Course Sessions:

Section 2: Tuesdays 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM in Bell Tower 2716 with Meeting Dates: 8/25/2008 - 12/13/2008

Section 3: Thursdays 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM in Bell Tower 2688 with Meeting Dates: 8/25/2008 - 12/13/2008

Attendance and active participation is expected for all classes during the semester. HLTH 322 Syllabus 2

Course Objectives:

 Recognize conditions that affect a child's health, and their ability to learn in the classroom.  Provide quality and age appropriate instruction to children and adolescents on health related topics, including prevention education.  Recognize age appropriate health activities for children and adolescents.  Identify factors and issues regarding child abuse and neglect.  Provide support to families of children on health related topics.

Students with Special Needs: Individuals who have disabilities, either permanent or temporary, that might affect their ability to perform in this class, are requested to inform the professor and the campus Disability Resource Programs office in writing. Adaptation of methods, materials, testing, or practicum may be made as requested and required to provide for equitable participation in the course. For information about the University’s Disability Resource Programs office, please contact 805-437-3331.

Instructions for Students on Academic Honesty: All work that students submit, as their own work must, in fact, be their own work. For example, if a paper presents ideas of others, it must clearly indicate the source. Word- for-word language taken from other sources – books, papers, web sites, people, etc – must be placed in quotation marks and the source identified. Likewise, work on tests and exams must be the student’s own work, not copied or taken from other students’ work, and students must comply with instructions regarding use of books, notes, and other materials.

In accordance with the CSU Channel Islands policy on academic dishonesty, students in this course who submit the work of others as their own (plagiarize), cheat on tests and examinations, help other students cheat or plagiarize, or commit other acts of academic dishonesty will receive appropriate academic penalties, up to and including failing the course. Papers with plagiarized ideas or language will be graded “F” and must be rewritten with proper use of quotations and referencing. The grade of “F” will remain the recorded grade on that assignment. Plagiarism or cheating on tests and exams will result in an “F” on the test or exam, very likely resulting in a lower or possibly a failing grade in the course.

Completed Work: It is expected that all assignments will reflect university-level composition and exposition. Use of electronic spelling and grammar check is strongly recommended. The expectation is that papers will have a cover sheet, be typewritten, 12 pt sized font, Times New Roman font, double spaced, with 1 inch margins. HLTH 322 Syllabus 3

Late Assignments: To be fair to classmates who make the sacrifices to finish assignments on time, all assignments are due at the beginning of class, but may be collected at any time.

Assignments turned in late can only receive half credit. Assignments turned in over one week late will receive no credit. This includes assignments due on days you are absent.

As a prospective professional it is assumed that you will miss class only if you have a valid reason. Let me know (in advance, if possible) if you are ill, or out for a professional event, etc. After 3 absences your grade will drop one letter grade.

Grading Scale:

A 100-95 A- 94-90 B+ 89-87 B 86-84 B- 83-80 C+ 79-77 C 76-73 C- 72-70 D+ 69-67 D 66-63 D- 62-60 F 59 or <

Course Activities:

1. Reflections( 3 points each X 10 = 30 points) 2. Final/Group Project (50 points) 3. Community Health Resources (25 points) 4. School Health Laws (25 points) 5. Health Lesson Plan (25 points) 6. Blackboard Discussions (45 points)

Total Possible Points = 200

Subject to Change Disclaimer:

Information contained in this syllabus, other than that mandated by the University, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor. HLTH 322 Syllabus 4

Descriptions of Course Activities:

Assignment # 1: Reflections

After reading a chapter, you will write a 1 page reflection on what you learned and on new insights gained. Be sure to title each reflection with the correct chapter number. Each reflection is due at the beginning of each class period. A total of 10 reflections are due.

Assignment # 2: Group Project (Final)

Each group will prepare a ten to fifteen minute presentation teaching an assigned preventative health topic. The presentation will be directed at an identified grade level from grades K-8 and reflect the level of appropriate development for that age group. Prior to starting the presentation, the group will describe the grade and developmental level for which the teaching is intended.

Criteria Total Points Visual tools and variety in teaching strategies 10 Incorporates developmentally appropriate learning theory in 10 presentation content, structure, and activities Engages the student as an active participant in learning 10 Content and topic are appropriate to developmental level 10 Includes parent involvement 10 Total Points 50

Group Project Choices & Presentations Dates

Topic Date Identification and expression of feelings (Emotional Health: K-3) Exercise Bullying Health consequences of alcohol abuse and smoking cigarettes Safe Sex HLTH 322 Syllabus 5

Assignment # 3: Community Health Resources

In this assignment, you will create a list of resources that you can provide to your students and their families.

1. Choose five of the nine content areas below. Find local community resources that students and their families could access that you feel would be most beneficial.

 Family Living and Social Health  Growth and Development  Nutrition Personal Health (Including Mental and Emotional Health) and Physical Activity  Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs  Communicable and Chronic Diseases  Consumer and Community  Health Environment  Health Injury  Prevention and Safety

2. For each of the five content areas, find a resource and list: the name, contact information (name, address, telephone number, internet address, email, etc.) and provide a brief description of the services that this resource provides.

3. Organize the information in a user friendly manner. You may create a brochure, PowerPoint or Word document. Be creative!!! (If you choose PowerPoint, please print our each slide individually.)

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Assignment # 4: School Health Laws

For each of the school situations described below: Cite the title and education code number of the legal reference and provide a brief description to answer the prompt.

All answers can be found on the Healthy Kids website http://californiahealthykids.org (Click on link to School Health Laws).

1. The principal is planning a presentation to the school board and asks you, “are schools required to teach health, and if so, what content is required?” 2. You are planning a field trip for your class to the Laguna Mountains. What do you need to bring?

3. You are planning to teach human reproduction and sexuality to your 5th grade class. Is there legally specified content? What else is required prior to the presentation of the material?

4. The teacher deducts 10 points every time a student does not dress for PE. 5. You overhear a group of three boys comment “nice hooters” in unison as a female student passes them in the hall.

6. Your school is updating its school meal program. Who will you select to participate in the review and revision? 7. The athletic boosters want to sell candy and soda on campus in vending machines.

8. Two students approach you about another student. They say he has been staring them down, making hand gestures at them, and walking up and standing right in front of them. They are scared.

9. A 6th grader has a crusty rash on her face and you suspect it may be contagious. 10. A parent brings some medicine in a baggy and asks you to give the student her antibiotic at lunch.

11. A high school sophomore tells you that she has HIV. The student says that she has not told anyone else, not even her parents.

12. A student tells you that she thinks she saw a gun in another student’s backpack.

13. As you walk around the corner, you observe a high school student receive and pocket a small plastic bag of white powder.

14. You have observed bruises in suspicious patterns and aggressive behavior on one of your 5th graders and suspect the student may be abused.

15. The PTA asks: “Are there specific state health education requirements for middle and high schools in California?” HLTH 322 Syllabus 7

Assignment # 5: Health Lesson Plan

Step 1. Create or find a health lesson plan that interests you. Review the Health Framework for California Public Schools Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (required text) for information on state expectations. This information can also be found at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/documents/health-framework-2003.pdf

Step 2. Your lesson should be typed in 12 point Times New Roman font with 1” margins. You may use any style of lesson plan. However, your lessons must include the following:

1. Teacher’ Name: Your name

2. Grade Level: Grade level for which the lesson is written

3. Lesson Title

4. Relevant Standards including Health Standards (review Health Framework and National Standards)

5. Duration: How long will the lesson take?

6. Materials Needed to accomplish the lesson

7. Objectives: The students will be able to …

8. Content Outline/Input: Write this section as if a substitute teacher, with absolutely now knowledge of this topic, were giving the lesson. Assume you have a classroom of diverse learners and the substitute teacher must teach all of them.

9. Assessment: How will you assess your students have mastered the objectives?

Assignment # 6: Blackboard Discussions

Students will log onto Blackboard three times throughout the semester (on designated dates) and participate in the threaded discussions. Students must provide their own response and also respond to at least 2 other students to receive full credit.