Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

Meaning and setting of Health Education

TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: MEANING AND SETTING OF HEALTH EDUCATION

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Define health education

II.) Identify settings of health education

III.) Describe the settings of health education

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher introduces and explains the meaning of health education to the students

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher Identify all the settings of health education and describe them.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

MEANING AND SETTING OF HEALTH EDUCATION

Health education is the process of imparting knowledge and promoting behaviors that enhance health and prevent disease. It aims to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions about their health.

Settings of health education.

The following are settings of health education

  1. Home-based: Health education at home involves parents or guardians educating family members about healthy lifestyles, nutrition, hygiene practices, and disease prevention.
  2. School-based: In schools, health education is typically integrated into the curriculum through subjects like physical education, biology, and health classes. It covers topics such as nutrition, exercise, mental health, and substance abuse prevention.
  3. Community-based: Community health education takes place in settings like community centers, churches, and local organizations. It involves outreach programs, workshops, and events aimed at improving the health literacy and behaviors of community members.
  4. Health facility-based: Health education in healthcare facilities occurs during patient consultations, group sessions, or through educational materials. It aims to educate patients about their health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.
  5. Workplace-based: Health education in the workplace focuses on promoting employee wellness and safety. It may include wellness programs, workshops on stress management, ergonomic training, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices among employees.

EVALUATION: 1. Define health education

  1. Identify and discuss 3 settings of health education

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively