WHE 2400 Materials and Methods in Community Health Education and Promotion

This course examines the theory and practice of facilitating health promotion programs. Students will gain experience in designing health education activities for multiple audiences, creating engaging learning activities, and practicing facilitation skills. Choosing culturally competent delivery methods appropriate for varied audiences and health promotion goals will be emphasized. This course will focus on strategies and techniques essential to the dissemination of health information. Strategies designed to teach the concepts, skill development, cognitive skills, behavior change and planning for health instruction will be addressed.

Credits

4 sh

Offered

• Spring

Course Outcomes

1. Students will be able to create lesson and block plans with proper scope and sequence.
2. Students will be able to create and present PowerPoint documents for various audiences.
3. Students will be able to design and promote health promotion materials.
4. Students will be able to use theory to create health education program and promotion materials.
5. Students will be able to manage classrooms, gymnasiums and conference rooms by acquiring interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
6. Students will be able to implement materials they create in the city of Burlington,