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Health education and health promotion should be important features of the curriculum and ethos in all schools. New teachers therefore, need to be prepared well so that they can contribute to programmes of health education, encourage pupils to adopt healthy lifestyles of living and help schools to become health promotion institutions.
H Stalker
HM Chief Inspector Schools
The publication of several recent reports has highlighted the importance of a co-ordinated effort to improve Scotland’s health. The publication of guidelines dedicated to health education 5-14 is an acknowledgement of the importance the Scottish Executive places on this aspect of the curriculum. Reports such as these have implications for the provision of health education in Higher Education Institutions.
There is a need to provide opportunities for student teachers to increase their knowledge and understanding about health, health education and health promotion and to develop appropriate skills for working with pupils. In order for students to work confidently and comfortably with pupils, they have to be:
Consequently courses address both professional and personal development.
Health Education courses and Units are included in the following programmes:
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