Training, Perceptions, and Practices of Elementary Educators Regarding Health Instruction.

Wiley, David C.

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ERIC Number: EJ466196

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Training, Perceptions, and Practices of Elementary Educators Regarding Health Instruction.

Wiley, David C.

Journal of Health Education, v24 n3 p169-73 May-Jun 1993

Researchers assessed the health education and promotion backgrounds, classroom practices, and attitudes about health education of 286 elementary educators. Survey results indicated teachers performed some health instruction and understood student health needs, but most had little formal training in the area and did not attend inservice workshops on health topics. (SM)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Health Education, Health Promotion, Teacher Background, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Qualifications

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Texas

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