School of Nursing
Course Syllabi
Course Description
Number: HLTH3420
Title: Health Education
Credit: 3-0-3
Catalog description: Focuses on the concept of health education in meeting the learning needs of health care providers and health care consumers within various settings. Emphasis will be placed on the process of program development and implementation in the role of the professional nurse. Principles of teaching/learning and instructional strategies will be explored and compared. Technique for preparations and evaluation of instructional materials includes those needed for both print and non-print materials such as slides, transparencies, computer software and other educational materials. Opportunities to practice teaching strategies also will be provided.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
Corequisite(s): None
Textbook Information
Required:
Gilbert, G. C., & Sawyer, R. G. (2000). Health education: Creating strategies in school and community health, (2nd Ed.). Boston: Jones and Bartlett.
Technology Requirements
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Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets the ITP Choice requirements (http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/) for the student's academic program.
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Students must have access to the Internet either through the on-campus local area network or through an Internet Service Provider.
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Students must be proficient with Internet access, WebCT Vista and Microsoft Office and demonstrate competency using web browsers, website navigation, search engines and e-mail communication.
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Contact the HUB for software and connectivity issues; no excuse will be accepted for inability to access the Internet and/or technical difficulties.
Course Objectives
By the completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Develop a personal understanding of health, health education, health promotion, and wellness based upon research, readings, and online discussions
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Examine trends impacting education.
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Discuss the role of the health care professional in meeting health education needs of individuals, groups, and communities.
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Discuss processes involved in the preparation and evaluation of a professional presentation.
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Describe outcome focused program development and implementation in the health care setting
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Analyze current research findings related to instructional issues.
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Demonstrate the correct use of the Internet to find health information.
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Critique health information found on the Internet.
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Explore principles that impact the retention and application of learning.
Methods of Instruction
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Assigned readings/discussions
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PowerPoint presentations
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Internet searches
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Writing assessment
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Student projects
Course Requirements
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Courses taught in an online format require students to be self-directed and responsible for meeting deadlines.
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Attendance is mandatory at scheduled on-campus meetings.
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This syllabus provides a general plan for this course; the faculty reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus and/or course schedule including but not limited to assignments, time tables, examinations, projects, etc.
Evaluation
| Discussions (3) | 30 points (10 each) |
| Quizzes (3) | 15 points (5 each) |
| Instructional Strategies Project | 15 points |
| Objectives | 10 points |
| Teaching Plan | 10 points |
| Scavenger Hunt | 10 points |
| Website Evaluation | 10 points |
Grading Scale
| 90-100% | A |
| 80-89% | B |
| 70-79% | C |
| 65-69% | D |
| 64% and below | F |
Classroom Policies
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Attendance: Mandatory for scheduled on-campus meetings.
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Communication: WebCT Vista is the official tool for this course and is accessible online from any computer; students are responsible for monitoring e-mail on a regular basis and should direct all communications with faculty and other students through WebCT or Clayton State e-mail.
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Conduct: Students must abide by policies in the University Student Handbook, the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities, and if applicable program handbook; the code of academic integrity will be strictly enforced.
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Electronic devices: Cell phones/pagers must be turned off (or placed on vibrator mode) during class meetings. Permission from individual faculty is necessary before taping a class.
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Mid-term progress report: Mid-term grade will reflect approximately 1/3 of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of “W”; contact the Registrar for withdrawal procedures.
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Submission: Students are responsible for completion and submission of all course requirements as scheduled in the course calendar. On-line activities not submitted by the due date must be completed within one week for credit; a late penalty will affect grade. Make-up work is at the discretion of the faculty.
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