SSPE312 Final

True or False: How we teach students is just as important as what we teach students

True

True or False: Socioecological and sociocultural perspectives are important parts of a skills-based approach

True

Which form of advocacy is about talking with a government official to change a law or regulation? a) Educating and building awareness b) Soliciting support c) Lobbying d) Advocating

c) Lobbying

Which of the following is NOT a National Health Education Standard? a) Goal Setting b) Self-Management c) Nutrition d) Decision Making

c) Nutrition

Which of the following is a participatory method used in the classroom a) Role-play b) Debates c) Large and small group discussions d) All of the above

d) All of the above

The ability to seek, find, understand, and appraise electronic information is which literacy context? a) visual literacy b) computer literacy c) numerical literacy d) E-health literacy

d) E-health literacy

Which of the following factors is essential to student learning? a) exciting b) challenging c) safe and supportive d) within their comfort zone

c) safe and supportive

_________ are short pauses in instruction to get students moving and do not have to connect with course content

movement bursts

Health behaviors have been shown to have a(n) _____________ relationship on academic outcomes

positive

True or False: Using youth risk behavior data can support the integration of meaningful information into your health curriculum

True

True or False: A person's level of health literacy is fluid and falls on a continuum. Depending on the circumstance or life situation, a person may move forward or backward through levels of health literacy.

True

True or False: Adolescents in 9 to 12 are developing community consciousness and concern for other as well as increasing their self-knowledge and awareness

True

True or False: Youth in grades 3 to 5 enjoy group activities and cooperative games which are great opportunities to develop interpersonal skills and opportunities for collaberation

True

True or False: It is important for teachers to understand their personal biases so they can determine how biases affect their teaching and then determine strategies to ensure that biases are eliminated or minimized and do not negatively impact students

True

True or False: Advocating to a group of parents about changes to the health education curriculum could raise the profile of your program

True

True or False: Being health literate is an asset and can improve one's health outcomes, choices, and opportunities

True

True or False: A comprehensive curriculum covers a variety of topics across multiple dimensions of health

True

True or False: There is an established and accepted standard for what it means to be healthy

False

A type of professional development that takes place in the classroom or is closely aligned to the work that educators are doing in the classroom is known as ______________. a) Job-embedded learning b) Course workshops c) Self-directed learning d) Professional development

a) Job-embedded learning

What grade level of students have better control over fine motor activities than gross motor activities? a) PreK to 2 b) 3 to 5 c) 6 to 8 d) 9 to 12

a) PreK to 2

The overarching term that encompasses learning experiences for educators is known as __________ a) Professional development b) Professional learning opportunities

a) Professional development

Self-efficacy is _____________ a) a person's belief that actions can produce the desired outcome b) a person's desire to reach a desired outcome c) a person's actions to accomplish a goal d) a person's belief that the desire to accomplish something is enough

a) a person's belief that actions can produce the desired outcome

An open-ended question that fosters critical thinking about the content or topic is known as _____________. a) essential question b) purposeful question c) primary question d) critical question

a) essential question

True or False: When we work across departments and specialties, we have a greater chance of creating an environment in which students can succeed-both in terms of health and academics

True

True or False: Classroom norms, agreements, and rules provide structure in a classroom; however, norms and agreements are more likely than rules to get buy-in from students

True

True or False: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) noted that school-based health education is a critical component of a well-rounded education

True

True or False: Having multicultural days where students try foods from different cultures is a good example of social justice work

True

True or False: Individuals who identify as LGBQTIA are more likely to experience mental health issues, homelessness, bullying, than their heterosexual peers, due to both discrimination they face based on identity as well as discrimination when assessing services and in the healthcare system

True

True or False: We need to recognize that norms are socially and culturally derived and shaped by those who surround us. Whether something is "normal" depends on who has defined the behavior or expectation

True

True or False: Wellness considers the whole person and recognizes that each person can achieve wellness or well-being in a variety of ways. Health is rooted in our personal experiences, values, and beliefs.

True

True or False: During the middle portion of a lesson, it is important to ensure that activities flow and progress from one to the next

True

True or False: Integrating other subjects into health education allows health educators to support other academic areas while teaching students health-related topics and skills

True

True or False: One role of a health coordinator is to be a leader in the development and implementation of school health programs

True

True or False: Providing clear expectations for assignments and activities can help keep students focused and on track as they work on an assignment.

True

True or False: The requirements for the development of local wellness policies include assembling committee to develop and implement the policy

True

Which of the following is an example of job-embedded learning? a) Peer observations b) Coaching c) Study circle d) All of the above

d) All of the above

Creating and providing instructional strategies that meet the needs of all students, describes which essential component of health education?

Appropriate Instruction

Which of the following social justice strategies refers to examining root causes? a) deconstructing the binary b) analyzing power c) drawing on counternarratives d) developing critical consciousness

d) developing critical consciousness

Which of the following is NOT an outcome typically used to create school improvement plans? a) graduation or dropout rates b) English language learner performance c) student performance on state assessments d) discipline rates

d) discipline rates

Which of the following is not a core aspect of a skills-based health education curriculum? a) planned and sequential curriculum b) builds functional knowledge c) develops skill proficiency d) is teacher directed

d) is teacher directed

Which of the following is NOT a reason that creating a positive learning environment is beneficial to students? a) it builds relationships among students and the teacher b) it creates a safe space for learning and sharing ideas c) it allows students to take ownership of their learning d) it allows students to set the rules for how class is run

d) it allows students to set the rules for how class is run

Which step of the skill development model allows students to think about how they can use the skill in their daily lives a) model the skill b) provide feedback and reinforcement c) present the steps of the skill d) practice or rehearse the skill using a real-life scenario

d) practice or rehearse the skill using a real-life scenario

A technique that breaks complex information or skills into manageable parts while also providing appropriate supports for students to engage in the materials is known as __________. a) laddering b) dissecting c) breaking down d) scaffolding

d) scaffolding

True or False: Outcome expectations of the social cognitive theory refers to the interaction between person, behavior, and environment

False

Match the aspect of health literacy to the correct attribute: -Cognitive:? -Behavioral:? -Affective:? a) citizenship b) self-awareness c) critical thinking

-C: critical thinking -B: citizenship A: self-awareness

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model? a) health services b) nutrition education and services c) family engagement d) substance abuse prevention

D) substance abuse prevention

Which of the following is an example of soliciting support (versus lobbying or education)? a) As a member of the wellness committee, ask the group to revise the curriculum b) Have a health fair and provide information to the public c) Send a letter to a state legislator asking for a change in state law d) Speak to your local city council about supporting the school budget.

a) As a member of the wellness committee, ask the group to revise the curriculum

An activity that students work on as soon as they enter the class is known as a ________________. a) Do-now activity b) Essential Question c) Scaffolding d) Exit slip

a) Do-now activity

Which form of advocacy is about informing others of why skills-based health education is important and providing the information they may need in order to make an informed choice? a) Educating and building awareness b) Soliciting support c) Lobbying d) Advocating

a) Educating and building awareness

Recognizing that student motivation to learn can be linked to health problems and disparity is an example of improving which outcome? a) Health knowledge, attitudes, and skills b) Health behaviors and health outcomes c) Educational outcomes d) Social outcome

c) Educational outcomes

How can a school health educator stay current and relevant in the field? a) participate in professional groups on social media with other health and education professionals b) read blogs related to emerging topics of interest c) join a professional organization d) all of the above

d) all of the above

Social justice includes which of the following? a) an equitable distribution of resources b) a society in which all members feel safe c) a society in which all members are valued d) all of the above

d) all of the above

Including books by Black, Indigenous, Latinx, LGBTQIA authors in your classroom and curriculum can be one way of implementing which social justice approach?

drawing on counternarratives

Establishing clear expectations up front is important for student learning because ________

students perform better when they know what to expect

Creating a positive physical space in the classroom is important because _________

students take ownership over classroom space that represents them

_____________ are get-to-know- you activities for the beginning of the school year or semester. Knowing students' likes, dislikes, learning styles, interests, and experiences can help tailor examples to connect students

Ice-breakers

Policy and environment, curriculum, appropriate instruction, and student assessment are _________ essential components of health education

SHAPE America

True or False: Adolescents in grades 6 to 8 begin to be independent thinkers who can process abstract concepts. They like to be independent but still need support

True

True or False: Children in grades PreK to 2 typically have short attention spans and are egocentric but are learning empathy through role-play, acting, and stories

True

True or False: Functional information is to useable, applicable, and relevant. Functional information learned becomes functional knowledge.

True

True or False: Health and academic outcomes are linked. Poor health outcomes are likely to negatively affect learning

True

A sociocultural perspective for health literacy takes into consideration which of the following levels? a) individual, interpersonal, and community b) individual, peer, national c) individual, community, state d) local, state, national

a) individual, interpersonal, and community

Which of the following is a way to select teaching methods to create a positive learning environment? a) serve as a coach who guides students through a learning process b) keep lessons focused on the predetermined content c) challenge students outside of their comfort zone to figure out what bothers them d) select assignments that have students defend their beliefs and values

a) serve as a coach who guides students through a learning process

What group of students have different rates of maturity as well as vary in academic skills, abilities, and interests? a) PreK to 2 b) 3 to 5 c) 6 to 8 d) 9 to 12

b) 3 to 5

An ______________ is used by participants to chart out goals after a training session and to determine the next steps on integrating what has been learned into their practice a) Plan b) Action plan c) Journal d) Goal list

b) Action plan

An end-of-class routine that wraps up the lesson and restates assignment and expectations is known as ________________. a) Review b) Closure c) Homework Assignment d) Exit slip

b) Closure

The skill development model consists of five steps. In which step would you generate positive and negative examples of how the skill might be applied a) introduce the skill b) model the skill c) practice and feedback d) present skill cues/critical elements e) assess the skill and support transfer

b) model the skill

What grade level of students are able to take on leadership roles that allow them to critically assess and solve a problem? a) PreK to 2 b) 3 to 5 c) 6 to 8 d) 9 to 12

d) 9 to 12

A well-designed health education can improve which of the following areas? a) Health knowledge, attitudes, and skills b) Health behaviors and health outcomes c) Educational and social outcomes d) All of the above

d) All of the above

True or False: Every school is required to develop a school improvement plan every two years

False

True or False: Learning how to interpret a nonfiction text in an English language arts class provides a student with the ability to understand and interpret health-related information

False

True or False: Colorblindness is a useful perspective for addressing racism

False

___________________ addresses aspects of health behavior beyond knowledge including skills motivation and self-confidence the goal for this level is for students to be able to act on knowledge and adapt or change behavior a) Functional Health Literacy b) Interactive Health Literacy c) Critical health literacy d) Holistic health literacy

b) Interactive Health Literacy

____________ are the discreet experiences or opportunities that, when bundled together, provide a foundation for professional growth and development. a) Professional development b) Professional learning opportunities

b) Professional learning opportunities

What grade level of students are concerned about peer acceptance but can be mitigated by facilitating learning experiences in which students develop self-awareness, help students develop self-confidence not connected to the validation of peers, encourage mixed gender activities, and work on interpersonal communication skills. a) PreK to 2 b) 3 to 5 c) 6 to 8 d) 9 to 12

c) 6 to 8

What is the name of the act that authorized local wellness policies? a) Healthy Kids Act b) Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act c) Healthy Nutrition Act d) Fit and Hunger-Free Kids Act

B) Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

True or False: The stakeholders for the school wellness committee include parents, students, school food service, physical education teachers, school health professionals, school board, and administration.

True

True or False: Students tossing a bean bag or other manipulative back and forth while listing the cues for a skill as a class is an example of a movement activity

True

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the life expectancy of the population is rising. Among subgroups of the population, it can be noted that each of the following is true, EXCEPT _____________. a) life expectancy varies by race and ethnicity b) health outcomes are equal for all subgroups c) health outcomes vary by age d) health outcomes are better for some categories of a population and not other categories

b) health outcomes are equal for all subgroups

_______________ means that students have time to reflect on their own situation, skills, beliefs, values, attitudes and understandings. _____________ is when students are able to embed the knowledge and skills into their beliefs, attitudes, and actions. They are able to adopt what they have learned. _____________ is when students can see themselves in the curriculum - connecting with activities, applying skills and relating to content. a) Internalization; self-reflection; personalization b) Self-reflection; internalization; personalization c) Personalization; internalization; self-reflection d) Self-reflection; personalization; internalization

b) Self-reflection; internalization; personalization

Which of the following is NOT generally considered a target group? a) immigrants b) people of Christian faith c) people living in poverty d) working class

b) people of Christian faith

Recognizing the physical and emotional developmental level of students is important for all BUT which of the following reasons? a) all children develop at a different rate b) student age and development level are generally the same c) expectations must be tailored based on a child's developmental level d) teaching strategies that meet a student's developmental level will be more effective than generic strategies

b) student age and development level are generally the same

A ___________ perspective is one that includes concepts of health being on a continuum and that focuses on health assets rather than risk factors

Salutogenic

Which of the following is NOT a category of health behavior measured by the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System? a) unhealthy dietary behavior s b) inadequate physical activity c) driving behaviors d) alcohol and other drug use

c) driving behaviors

In a skills-based classroom, the role of the teacher is that of a _____________. a) leader b) lecturer c) facilitator d) partner

c) facilitator

Which of the following is NOT an external asset? a) support b) empowerment c) positive values d) boundaries and expectations

c) positive values

The theory of human motivation is also known as: a) Maslow's human needs theory b) the hierarchy theory c) Maslow's hierarchy of needs d) the hierarchy of motivation theory

c) Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Which form of learning is best described as learning that has students doing things and being engaged in their learning? a) passive learning b) interactive learning c) active learning d) ambitious learning

c) active learning

Which of the following components is a measure of the term health literacy? a) knowledge, skill level, and drive b) ability, motivation, and social network c) knowledge, motivation, and competency d) competency, environment, and personal drive

c) knowledge, motivation, and competency

Which of the following is NOT an aspect and feature of oppression based on Table 3.1 in the textbook? a) restrictive b) pervasive c) racism d) cumulative

c) racism