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Pioneers of health education in Nigeria

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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK ONE

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: PIONEERS OF HEALTH EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

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

I.) Define Pioneers

II.) Identify pioneers 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 explains the meaning of pioneers to the students.

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify pioneers of health education in Nigeria and their work

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

PIONEERS OF HEALTH EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

The term "pioneer of health education" refers to an individual or individuals who were among the first to develop, promote, and implement health education as a formal field of study and practice. These pioneers laid the groundwork for the systematic teaching and dissemination of health-related knowledge and practices, aiming to improve public health outcomes.

Ten major pioneers of health education in Nigeria

  1. Olikoe Ransome-Kuti: A renowned physician and health minister who championed primary healthcare and immunization programs.
  2. Idowu Taylor: A significant figure in medical education who contributed to health education through his work in public health and medical training.
  3. Adetokunbo Lucas: A public health expert known for his contributions to tropical diseases research and health education initiatives.
  4. Michael I. Okpara: A medical doctor and former Premier of Eastern Nigeria, who promoted health and educational programs during his tenure.
  5. Babatunde Osotimehin: A physician and public health expert who served as Nigeria's Minister of Health and Executive Director of UNFPA, advocating for reproductive health education.
  6. Ladi Dosei Kwali: A prominent public health nurse who played a crucial role in community health education, especially in maternal and child health.
  7. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh: A physician who was pivotal in containing the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria through effective health communication and education.
  8. Isaac Ladipo Oluwole: A pioneer in public health who established several health programs and was instrumental in health education during the colonial and post-colonial periods.
  9. Dorothy Nwodo: An advocate for family planning and reproductive health education, significantly impacting health education through her work with various health organizations.
  10. Elizabeth O. Ogunyemi: Known for her contributions to nursing and health education, she played a critical role in advancing nursing education and practice in Nigeria.

EVALUATION: 1. What is the meaning of pioneers.

  1. Mention 5 pioneers of health education that you know

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively