Feb 7th
Educator as a role model...power of observational learning.
- people learn what to expect through the experience of others
- people gain a concrete understanding of the consequences of their actions by observing others and noting wheter the modeled behaviors are desired or not.
- it is most powerful when the person being observed is powerful/respected or is considered to be like the observer.
When Modeling
- model realistic goals
- don't be hypocritical (ex: don't smoke preach no smoking)
Invest time into imporving your own perosnal health as you would expect your students to.
Feb 14th
Health Literacy - Help students develop the skills they need.
Balloon exercise. Students need: support, opportunities, feeling of safety, feeling of satisfaction, love, encouragement, challenges, commitment, goals...etc...
Coordinated School Health, role of parents in education, importance of communitcation.
Feb 28th
Develop a safe & positive learning environment (story of Teddy)
- believe in the student
- help him/her to have success
- give the student value
- be a significant adult in the student's life
- meet students where they are at
Students average only 17% of the assests nationwide.
Mar 28th
Knowledge does not guide behavior
Importance of focusing on SKILLS not just information
Bumbling of DARE (police officer is not a teacher, not usally long term, talk at students not practicing)
Apr 4th
Abstinence only education now supported by federal government - if adopted a techer couldn't discuss other forms of birth control.
Civil Union bill opened door for dialogue about sexuality education
If having a discussion about sexuality education invite administrator so he be informend to answer parent's questions
Supportive Classroom Goals
Effective Health Curriculum
40 Developmental Assets
Topics in Family Life and Sexuality