HS 415 Final Exam Review Sheet
· The final exam will be given on Tues, May 9th from 10:00am- Noon (regular classroom) and is worth 100 points.
· The test format will include true and false (correct the false and make them
true), multiple choice (circle all that apply), short answer, and short essay.
▪ You will be asked to comprehend, apply, and synthesize skill and knowledge
· The exam will cover assigned readings in both Jackson texts (see syllabus), the course packet, and all material covered in class.
· Reread reserve articles for understanding.
You should be able to do the following:
1. Define health literacy/ List the components of health literacy
2. List the key components of comprehensive school health education.
3. Explain the importance of and need for comprehensive school health education.
4. What are some of the indicators that a school has a comprehensive school health program (vs. simply
offering health education classes)?
5. Describe the process of ‘Backwards Design’ and ‘Understanding by Design.’ Be able to correctly
identify examples
6. Write a measurable behavioral objective to address a specific national health standard /topic
and level of Bloom’s Taxonomy.
7. Match sample behavioral objectives to the appropriate standard (s).
8. Match sample behavioral objectives with the correct level on Bloom’s Taxonomy.
9. When given examples of behavioral objectives, determine whether or not they are measurable.
10. Describe how you would go about establishing an emotionally safe environment in your
health classroom.
11. Demonstrate understanding of Performance Based Instruction including the 7 Principles of
performance based instruction. BE able to identify examples that are provided.
12. Give examples of ways to check for student understanding when given a specific lesson scenario.
14. Give/Identify an example of a lesson where it would be most effective to utilize an active learning
approach and a lesson where a more traditional (structured) approach would be more effective.
15. Effective Teaching Strategies: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs
Effective Teaching Strategies: Nutrition
16. List and describe several teaching strategies that can be used to help keep students motivated/engaged.
17. The ‘Cornerstones’ of Effective Teaching
18. Describe the importance of having classroom discussion following a class activity.
19. Develop/Identify effective discussion questions designed to get students involved and provide them with focus
19. Describe effective ways of getting students to participate in class discussion.
20. Select the most appropriate pre/post test questions for a particular age group when given examples.
21. When given a scenario, select the most appropriate classroom management strategy for the situation.
22. List the key aspects of grading/assessment practices in order to enhance learning. (McTighe/Gusky reserve articles)
23. Select the best method of evaluating student progress and mastery when given a specific age-group and scenario.
24. List and describe the key elements of effective facilitation of classroom discussion.
25. Give examples of effective classroom management strategies both the area of prevention and intervention. (refer to notes//handout on Positive Discipline)
26. Key strategies when dealing with a defiant student.
Short Essays
You are a school health educator (you may choose M.S or H.S. level).
· Describe how you will set the stage for success in your classroom– remember to focus on
PREVENTION rather than behavioral interventions. Think of as many effective strategies as
possible to ensure a positive and productive classroom environment.
· Respond to a parent / Student / Colleague who says that health is mostly ‘fluff’ and that the time would be better spent doing additional math or language arts. Your response should be clear and professional (vs. defensive and sanctimonious. (refer to reserve article #1, Pateman)
SUPPORT YOUR STATEMENTS