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Comprehensive School Health Education

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There are several lesson plans in the back of the book which will be very helpful to a future teacher. However, I was uncomfortable with some of the verbal content within the main structure of this book. It seems to me that the general atmosphere within the book is rather conservative in nature.

1. Some of the extremely conservative overtones within the text can be exemplified below:
a. "In a healthful family, parents or guardians teach their children that sex and love belong together in a committed marriage. The children learn that sex belongs in marriage and to practice delayed gratification." (p. 145)
b. "Children learn that it is not appropriate to be sexually active in their teenage years." (p. 144)

2. Another thing that bothers me is the efforts they have made to include females actually ends up creating negative stereotypes. I guess it's not PC to say "his" to inclusively mean everyone. So rather than say his/her, this books often just says "her". This usage of "her" makes me feel as though the "hims" are not included. What's worse, are when they do the following (these are listed under suicide prevention strategies):
a. "Try to determine what the source of the depression is. Help the person make a list of her strengths and the positive aspects of her life. This person should decide on a plan of action that will relieve her depressed feelings." (p.137)
b. "Rewarding activities provide an opportunity to be productive. The person's self-esteem will be raised, and he will feel rewarded."(p. 137)

3. The beginning of this chapter, Family and Social Health lists the following goals: (p.142)
11. I will develop healthful family relationships
12. I will work to improve difficult family relationships
13. I will make healthful adjustments to family changes
14. I will develop healthy friendships
15. I will develop dating skills
16. I will practice abstinence from sex
17. I will recognize harmful relationships
18. I will develop skills to prepare for marriage
19. I will develop skills to prepare for parenthood
20. I will practice abstinence from sex to avoid the risks of teen
marriage and parenthood
Optional Health Goal: I will learn facts about birth control methods.

These are just a few examples of the overall tone of the book.

the text book is fine in terms of coving it's less controversial subject material, however, when i reached about halfway through the book, its political leanings became apparent. normally i would not mind, except that in this case it get in the way of teaching the material. for example in the chapters about safe sex, the entire chapter is devoted to abstinence, with absolutely no mention of contraception whatsoever. this is the 21st century, and contraceptives exist, and pretending that they don't will not make them go away. in this respect the book is biased, and almost dishonest in its subject matter.

Good coursebook. Very informative and filled with various samples and examples. However, it bordered on too much information and
repetitious.

I had to order this book for a class, but I found it to be extremely educational and interesting. I would recommend it to any teacher or parent as a reference and an excellent resource for information on issues regarding physical, emotional, and social health. This book contains detailed information about many physical illnesses and mental disorders, and allows a teacher or parent to analyze any symptoms a child may have. Some of these disorders include Cancer, STDs, AIDS, ADD, ADHD, Social Anxiety Disorder, OCD, etc. The book also give wonderful guidelines for teaching children how to communicate and use good decision making skills. It is a great book.

books through amazon is the way to go, they are great price and arrive fast. This book has lots of health based material that I will use in the teacher profession.

This is a big book with a lot of up-to-date information about today's comprehensive health program needed throughout the education system. It includes lessons plans for grades K-12. For a beginner in teaching the book is a great starting tool.

I had to have this book for a college graduate course so I had to get it. Unless you have to buy this book, Do Not waste your cash. The same info can be found for free on the web.

The Comprehensive School Health Education book is an awesome tool for learning health strategies. I received the book in a promptly manner and it was in great conditions. I highly recommend it! Thanks.

This is a wonderful book full of great information. I received it quickly and in new condition.

This was the worst service I have ever had. I still have not received my order a month later,and I have filed an A-to-Z guarantee claim. I want my money back. I will never do business with this merchant again.