Health Instruction Framework for California Public Schools, Preschool Through Young Adult Years
Health Instruction Framework for California Public Schools, Preschool Through Young Adult Years

Author: California. Curriculum Framework Criteria Committee on Health

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Published: 1978

Total Pages: 78

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Abstract: A curriculum framework providing guidelines for health instruction in the California public school system focuses on the student's development of self-awareness, ability to make decisions, and health action. The framework represents a plan within which local districts can develop courses of study in health education, and from which health instructional materials may be selected. It also provides a basis for developing inservice training programs in health education. The role of health instruction in the curriculum and the relation of health to other academic subject areas are explored. Goals and a philosophy of health education are defined. These content areas of health instruction are presented: personal, family, mental, emotional, consumer, community, and environmental health; nutrition; use and abuse of substances; diseases and disorders; and accident prevention and emergency health services. Within each area, concepts and objectives for 5 developmental levels of students (preschool, early childhood, preadolescent, adolescent, and young adult) are outlined.

Health Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve
Health Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve

Author: California. State Board of Education

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Published: 1994

Total Pages: 248

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This framework emphasizes health literacy for students, i.e., development of the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed for healthy living. The framework defines four unifying ideas of health literacy that serve as central themes for all content areas and grade levels: (1) acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health; (2) respect for and promotion of the health of others; (3) an understanding of the process of growth and development; (4) informed use of health-related information, products, and services; and (5) promotion of health education supported by a comprehensive school health system and sustained by the collaborative efforts of school, family, and community. Seven chapters are organized as follows: (1) "The Vision: Health Literacy, Healthy Schools, Healthy People"; (2) Developing Health Literacy in the Classroom and in the School"; (3) "Health Education"; (4) "Beyond Health Education"; (5) "Assessment of Health Literacy"; (6) "Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Resources"; and (7) "Integration with Other Disciplines." Selected Education Code sections, a paper titled "Integrated Services Center Links School, Family and Community" (Andrea Zetlin and Robert Bilovsky), Project Teach recommendations on preservice teacher training in health education, and a list of publications available from the California Department of Education are appended. (LL)

Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools
Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools

Author: Faye Ong

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Published: 2011

Total Pages: 52

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Provides vision for strong school library programs, including identification of the skills and knowledge essential for students to be information literate. Includes recommended baseline staffing, access, and resources for school library services at each grade level.