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HEALTH EDUCATION
The Team
The Health Program in Grades 7-10 deals with physical, mental, emotional, social, moral and spiritual dimensions of health that enable the learners to
acquire essential knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to promote good
nutrition, prevent and control diseases,
substance use and abuse and reduce health related risk
behaviors and injuries with the view to maintaining and improving
personal, family, community, national and global health.
BASIC INFORMATION
• Learning Area: Health Education (MAPEH)• Time Allotment: – Grade 1 40/30 mins./week– Grades 2-4 30 mins.– Grades 5-6 40 mins.– Grades 7-10 60 mins.
• Language of Instruction–Grades 1-3 Mother Tongue–Grades 4-5 Filipino–Grades 6-10 English
BASIC INFORMATION
A Basis of the Curriculum: SCHOOL HEALTH DATA
• 97% have dental caries• 67% suffer from parasitism• 40% pediculosis (kuto)• 15% are undernourished• 3% are overweight• Iron deficiency anemia• Hearing and visual impairment (Impacted cerumen)• Upper Respiratory Infection• National situation among areas: road safety, drugs
Comparative Life Span and Time Allotment in Minutes per Week for Subjects in Grades 1-6 in Four Asian
Countries (SEAMEO-INNOTECH. 2011)Philippines Singapore Malaysia Brunei
DarussalamLife Expectancy at Birth (2005)
71 80 74 77
SUBJECTSMother Tongue/ National Language
1,950 1,800 1,980 1,620
English 2,250 2,400 1,890 1,620Science 1,100 540 360 810Mathematics 1,950 1,740 1,080 1,620Social Studies 1,500 360 180 270MAPEH 500 1,500 1,080 900Character Education/ Islamic & Moral Education
750 1,800 1,080 810
EPP, Design & Technology/ ICT
600 180 180
Content Areas in Health Education
Growth and Development• Developmental milestones in
childhood and adolescence • Personal health • Development of self-
management skills
Content Areas in Health EducationPersonal Health (*}• Development and practice
of behaviors promoting physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual health
• Prevention and management of personal health problems
Content Areas in Health EducationNutrition (*)• Recognition of the nutrients
children and adolescents need• Analysis of quality and quantity of
food intake• Development of proper eating
habits to meet physiological, psychological and social needs,
• Diseases and disorders that arise from improper eating habits
Content Areas in Health Education
Substance Use and Abuse• Their identification• Causes• Effects on the person, the
family, society and the nation
• Prevention and control
Content Areas in Health Education
Family Health• Human life cycle related to personal
interactions within the family – nurtures the individual – provides a home environment • Enhances growth as a person • Improves development of ideals, values and standards
of behavior regarding sexuality and responsible parenthood
Content Areas in Health Education
Prevention and control of diseases and disorders• Prevention and control of communicable and
non-communicable diseases and disorders, through– Development of health habits and practices– Health programs supported by legislation– Provision of health services in the school and in the
community
Content Areas in Health Education
Injury Prevention, Safety and First Aid (*)• Causes, effects, and prevention of accidents
and injuries• Promotion of safe environments– safety programs procedures
and services– first aid education
Content Areas in Health Education
Consumer Health
• Application of consumer skills in the wise evaluation, selection and use of health information, products, and services
Content Areas in Health Education
Community and Environmental Health• Situates the learner as an integral part of
his/her community and the environment, with responsibility to – help protect the environment– to promote a standard of health, hygiene and safety
in food and water supply, waste management, pollution control, noxious animal control, and the delivery of primary health care.
Characteristics of Health Education
Holistic
Analyzes interrelationship among:• Factors that influence health status• Areas of health• Dimensions of health
Characteristics of Health Education
• Epidemiological– Studies incidence, prevalence, cause, and source
of epidemics• Preventive – Helps people take
positive action on their health & lifestyle to prevent disease & achieveoptimum health
Characteristics of Health Education
Learner-centered• Focuses on student’s needs, abilities,
interests and learning styles with teacher as facilitator of learning
Characteristics of Health Education
Values-based • Promotes valuing self and others and
recognizes the worth and integrity of all involved in the life and work of the school, fostering positive relationships
Characteristics of Health Education
Culture-responsive• Uses cultural
knowledge, prior experiences, and performance styles of diverse learners to make learning more appropriate and effective for them
Characteristics of Health Education
• Rights-Based—Recognizes the Rights of the Child to– Life– Survival and development– Education– Health care– Protection from violence, injury, abuse– Nutrition– Shelter, etc.
Characteristics of Health Education
• Standards-Based & Outcomes-based: Requires students to demonstrate that they have learned academic standards set on skills and content: what students need to know, understand, and be able to do. –Health Learning Area Standard: • The learner demonstrates understanding of key
concepts of health in achieving, promoting and sustaining wellness for quality life
Key Stage Standard: K to 3The learner demonstrates understanding and
observance of healthy practices to achieve wellness.
Grade Level Standard for Grade 1The learner demonstrates understanding of
essential concepts related to nutrition, personal health, and safety to enhance health and well-being.
Characteristics of Health EducationSkills-based: Applies life skills to specific health
choices and behaviorsWHO Health Skills, including Life skills– Communication and Interpersonal Skills• Interpersonal communication skills• Negotiation/refusal skills• Empathy-building skills• Cooperation and teamwork• Advocacy
• Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills– Decision-making/problem solving skills– Critical thinking skills
• Coping & Self-Management Skills– Skills for increasing personal confidence & abilities
to assume control, take responsibility, make a difference, or bring about change
– Skills for managing feelings– Skills for managing stress
Characteristics of Health Education
• Integration of Legislation: Integrates laws that promote health and prevent and control unhealthy practices, e.g.,– R.A. 3573 Prevention and Suppression of
Dangerous Communicable Diseases– R.A. 9211 Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003– R.A. 9512 Environmental Awareness– R.A. 7394 Consumer Act of the Philippines
Characteristics of Health Education
• Reinforced by School Celebrations Mandated by Law, e.g.– June 6: World Environment Day Incidental– June 14-18 Safe Kids Week– July National Nutrition Month
National Disaster Preparedness Month-- October National Health Education Week– October Global Handwashing Day– December 1 World AIDS Day– February National Dental/Oral Health Week– March Fire Prevention Month
Correlated with Other Learning Areas
• Science• Music, Arts, Physical Education• Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao• Araling Panlipunan• Edukasyong Pangkabuhayan/ Technology &
Livelihood Education• English• Filipino• Mathematics
Coordinated with School Health Program
Curriculum Organization
• Psychological: Starts with the student and her/his health to family health, thence to community and environmental health
• Continuous Spiral Progression: Previous learning is the basis of subsequent learning or learning is continuous and deepened
ORGANIZATION OF THE TEACHING GUIDESModule (1/Quarter of 10 meetings)– Objectives– Content– Background Informationo Day 1:
Motivation related to the picture about the Module
Let Us Try (Pre-test) Key to correctiono Days 2-9:
Lessons of 40/30 minutes eachInstructions on how to do the activities and projects, craftsQuestions to ask
o Day 10: Let Us Check
Health is a gift, but you have to LEARN to keep it.
and God bless!
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