1. Topic-
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Where do health myths come from? |
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2. Content-
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theories, philosophies, cultural beliefs, home remedies, old wives
tales, folklore, sociology. |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.Gain historical knowledge
2.Explore cultural beliefs
3.Learn critical analysis skills |
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4. Objectives-
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1. To participate in group discussions
2. To share knowledge among diversity of students in the classroom.
3.Gain practical experience in critical thinking. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Power point presentation; Youtube clip; class handouts |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Provide definition of a myth
2. Situate definition within health education
3. Give overview of history of myths, past & present |
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B. Development-
1.Each group will be given a question to work on or case study that
expands on the lecture. |
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C. Practice-
1. Participate in class discussions
2. Participate in peer-share |
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D. Independent Practice-
1.Students asked to bring next class an article from any source
they wish that reflects the lecture. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1.Lecturing
2.Multi-media
3.Peer learning
4.Literature that summarizes the lecture (hand-out) |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Walking around listening to peer-share and group interactions.
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G. Closure-
1.Ask students in small groups to explain each of the concepts to
peers.
2.Hand-out that summarizes the lecture |
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7. Evaluation-
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1.Students are able to express the concepts taught to their peers
in their own words.
2.When asked student feedback is positive that they learned new information. |
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