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Embedded Health Education

Embedded Health Education. Not Your Daddy’s Health Class. A New Approach to Health Education Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Minnesota Principal Dave Adney david.adney @minnetonka.k12.mn.us. Student Development Age Appropriate Topics Current Research Responsiveness

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Embedded Health Education

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  1. Embedded Health Education Not Your Daddy’s Health Class A New Approach to Health Education Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Minnesota Principal Dave Adney david.adney @minnetonka.k12.mn.us

  2. Student Development Age Appropriate Topics Current Research Responsiveness High School Career Support Versus: Student Information Traditional Topic Selection Data Presentation Lack of Flexibility Typical One Year Instruction Minnetonka High SchoolEmbedded Health ProgramA focus on :

  3. By the end of this presentationyou will…. • Be able to identify the need for health education reform • Understand the structure of the MHS Embedded Health Program • Identify the key parts of the curriculum • Understand the operational elements of the program including various partnerships

  4. How would you describe your high school health class?

  5. In a perfect world, how should students learn about health?

  6. The Need:

  7. The Minnetonka Solution

  8. Traditional Format One semester of selected topics offered during the sophomore year in a typical classroom setting. Approximately 80 hours Embedded Format Selected topics presented over four years at age appropriate times in a “pullout” classroom format. Approximately 80 hours Embedded Health Model

  9. Hurdles to Implementation

  10. A Closer Look at the Curriculum • Age Appropriate • Responsive • Student Focused • Research Based • Wide Scope • Flexible • Commitment to review

  11. 9 10 11 12 Mental Health Cyber Footprint, Social Networking Cyber Bullying / Harassment Drugs / Nutrition Communication (Cell phones, texting, social networking) Online Gaming & Online Gambling Nutrition / Sexuality Hoax Websites (Finding appropriate info on web / trusted Medical info) Body Image and Media Pornography College Prep / Health After High School Cyber Footprint (Future employers / college admissions) Positives/benefits of technology Personal Information (Credit History / Finances) MHS Scope and Sequence

  12. Mental Health Chemicals and Drugs Healthy Nutrition Relationships CPR Sexuality Transitions Diseases CDC Emergencies The Embedded Health Model allows for each topic to be covered at age appropriate times and is also responsive to health emergencies (H1N1, Bird Flu etc.) that provide great teachable moments. Topics and Placement

  13. Relevance and Responsiveness H1N1 • Quick Communication • Strategy • Updates • Parent Messages • Emerging Issues • Awareness

  14. Technology Enriched

  15. Web-based Textbook

  16. Web-based Assessments

  17. The New Teacher Profile

  18. The Health Teacher’s Perspective • Insert video clip

  19. The Operational Model

  20. Student Pullout Schedule

  21. Scheduling Entire health schedule completed prior to school year Embedded in science, social studies, English classes Provides teachers with preparation time Communication between teachers is critical

  22. Teacher Schedules

  23. Keynote Speakers • Brain Research • Differentiated for all grades • Large/Small Group Presentations • Community Involvement David Walsh Why Do They Act That Way?

  24. Age Appropriate Instruction • Insert video – May I kiss you?

  25. Health Teachers Reading Materials Internet Church Leaders Family Medical Community Peers Coaches/ Staff Important Assets for Students

  26. Research Shows…

  27. The Next Step: Social Norms Project • Research Based • Perception is Reality • Impacts Everyone • Talking points • Community Involvement • Fundamental Change • K – 12 Impact

  28. Changing PerceptionsLaying the Groundwork for Ongoing Discussions

  29. Parents as Partners

  30. Administrative Leadership Hi, This is Dave Adney.

  31. Insert audio message

  32. Partnership Between Teachers/Families

  33. Community Partnerships

  34. The Student’s Perspective • Insert video TLC?

  35. Final Thoughts

  36. Questions and Comments

  37. To Contact Us Minnetonka High School Administrative Team David Adney Adam Ehrmantraut Jeff Erickson 952-401-5700 david.adney@minnetonka.k12.mn.us

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