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Teacher Notes on Lesson 8 ()
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Background
Building on internal family .communication skills emphasized in
Lesson #7, students should recognize that in addition to the family,
they can be helped by members of their school and community. The
ability to identify and use horne, school, and community resources
for health concerns lays a foundation for individuals to use these
same services for other health needs.
The Effective Communication homework assignment is most important.
It provides an opportunity for the student and family to identify
who can help the student in case of need. This assignment is not
the same as when someone is identified who can help in an emergency
(for school records) but may be used as an extension of that
one.
You should be aware of your community's resources and your school
district's procedures for referral and follow-up. A list of possible resources
might include:
lb home (Lesson #7)
-parents, guardians (
- grandparents "..
-siblings
- other relatives
- family friends
• school
-teacher
-nurse
-principal
-pupil service staff (psychologist, counselor)
• community
-hospital
-clinic
-doctor
- ambulance squad
- religious representative
- social work agency.
Syllabus Connection X Community Health - understanding the importance of developing
health services responsive to present and projected community
needs and for becoming a contributor to the health of the community.
(pp. 36-37)
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Values Integration
Reasoning, Respect for self/seek help from those who are able to
provide assistance
Respect for others/recognize
help that others can provide
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