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National Health Education Standards: Model Guidance for Curriculum and Instruction (Third Edition)
David A Birch1, Elisa Beth McNeill2, Marlene Tappe3
1Department of Health Science, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
The 2022 National Health Education Standards offer updated guidance for K-12 health instruction. These 8 standards aim to improve student health outcomes and promote well-being.
Area of Science:
- Health Education
- Curriculum Development
- K-12 Education
Background:
- National health education standards have evolved since 1995, with significant updates in 2007 and a new edition in 2022.
- The 2022 standards were developed under the National Consensus for School Health Education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an overview of the third edition of the National Health Education Standards.
- To detail the development process, the 8 standards, and performance expectations.
- To discuss implementation considerations and potential impacts on teaching and student health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- The National Consensus formed Management, Development, and Expert Review Groups.
- An iterative process involving 3 drafts and reviews by the groups was employed.
- Qualitative feedback from over 500 health education leaders, practitioners, and stakeholders informed the second draft.
Main Results:
- The third edition features 8 comprehensive health education standards.
- Each standard is accompanied by aligned performance expectations, descriptions, rationales, and teaching guidance.
Conclusions:
- The 2022 National Health Education Standards provide essential guidance for developing and implementing effective health instruction.
- These standards support meaningful learning to empower students in promoting their own health and the health of others.
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