Spiritual_Wellness_Holistic_Health_and_the_Practic

Philosophy
Cognitive -
based
Decision -
making
Behavior
Change
Purpose of Health
Education Role of Learner Role of Teacher Educational Method Content
Facts are necessary,
no matter what; appeals
to the intellect;
factual infoas base;
deepen content
understanding;
produce quickest
results; present basic
information
Individual need to
know facts; maturity
level a concern;
content appropriate
to age level; people
need guidelines
To educate; dispense
facts; stay current
with content; educator
can teach to
teacher ’ s beliefs
Written literature; group
discussions; structured
programs
Meets the needs
of employer; justify
approach by citing
research
Critical thinking &
decision-making
skills more effective;
overall ability
to make healthy
decisions, teaching
skills to utilize info;
learned skills stay
w/student longer;
giving usable skills
Goal setting;
changes needed;
seek to make
tangible changes;
present lifestyle
changes; reinforce
positive behaviors;
knowing alternatives
Learner consciously
decides on own;
critical thinking
impacts the clients ’
understanding of
why they do what
they do; client takes
control of situation;
practice skills
Actively initiate
change; set goals;
incorporate behavior
changes into personal
lifestyle; students
may become hopeless
or blame self for
failure
Facilitator; observer;
to give feedback
Positive role models;
motivator, encourager
Practice skills; practice in
roles
Goal setting; reward system;
contract; “ sandwich ”
approach – positive reinforcement,
change, positive
reinforcement
Process evaluation;
AIDS — an area where
bad decisions can kill
Specific health content
area (depends on
the targeted
behavior)