Teaching About Interdisciplinary Health Lesson Plans In Middle School And High School

A Primer For New Teachers And Teacher Candidates

Abstract

As part of the study for potential teacher candidates in the California State University credentialing program, it is necessary to introduce these future middle school and high school teachers to a health framework and curricular issues involving teaching about adolescent health. These new teacher candidates are required by state law to have an understanding of what adolescence is, and comprehension about the health status of teens. They must also provide a healthy environment in which students can learn. Additionally, these teachers may teach health in the secondary arena.