Health Problems Of School Age Child
- Education
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 73 pages
- 11 units
This course explores the health problems of school-age children. It covers the meaning of health, elements of growth and development, and common health issues affecting children. The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the causes of health problems in children and how to identify these problems to provide adequate care. It also addresses physical defects observed in school children and the roles teachers can play in promoting child health.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Computer based assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED107, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED107 · UNIT 1 (HED 107): ROLES PLAYED BY THE TEACHER IN PROMOTING THE CHILD’S HEALTH
The teacher should report to the school authority and parents any health problem noticed in a child. Because he or she may be in the best position to observe first that a particular child does not seems to be normal in some aspect. The teacher should cultivate a habit of daily observation of the child.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept of health problems in school-age children.
- Identify characteristics of a healthy child, both physically and mentally.
- Describe common causes of health problems in children.
- Identify ways to prevent low birth weight and prematurity.
- Enumerate physical defects observed in school children.
- Explain the roles teachers can play in promoting child health.
What it prepares you for
- Health Educator
- School Health Coordinator
- Community Health Worker
- Public Health Officer
- Education
- Healthcare
- Public Health
- Community Services
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Growth and Development
Unit 2: Growth and Principle of Development
Understanding the interplay between genetic, biological, environmental, and experiential factors requires critical analysis.
- Module 3: Health Problems
Unit 1: Common Causes of Health Problems in Children
Requires understanding of various infectious agents and their modes of transmission.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Child's Health
Unit 1: Roles Played by the Teacher in Promoting the Child's Health · 3 hours
Read the definition of health and wellness.. Identify factors influencing health problems.. Understand the determinants of health..
- Week 2Module 1: Child's Health
Unit 2: The Healthy Child · 3 hours
Explain the term 'healthy child'.. Appraise outward indices of a healthy child.. Reflect on personal health habits..
- Week 3Module 1: Child's Health
Unit 3: Indices or Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy Child · 3 hours
Categorize indices of mentally healthy children.. Reflect on the qualities of a mentally healthy individual.. Consider the role of mental health in overall well-being..
- Week 4Module 2: Growth and Development
Unit 1: Physical Growth and Development · 3 hours
Study physical growth and development stages.. Analyze physical characteristics of pre-school children.. Understand the importance of physical development in a child's life..
- Week 5Module 2: Growth and Development
Unit 2: Growth and Principle of Development · 3 hours
Distinguish between development and growth.. Identify similarities and differences in growth and development.. Understand various forms of attachments..
- Week 6Module 2: Growth and Development
Unit 3: Types of Development · 3 hours
Demonstrate understanding of various types of development.. Identify the implications of development patterns to learning.. Reflect on the role of language and brain development in learning..
- Week 7Module 2: Growth and Development
Unit 4: Factors Influencing Development in School Children · 3 hours
Examine factors affecting child development.. Understand the role of genetics in child development.. Identify characteristics associated with birth position..
- Week 8Module 3: Health Problems
Unit 1: Common Causes of Health Problems in Children · 3 hours
Evaluate common causes of health problems in children.. Assess health problems in neonates.. Understand the importance of a healthy environment for children..
- Week 9Module 3: Health Problems
Unit 2: Factors that Lead to Low Birth Weight · 3 hours
Appraise factors that cause low birth weight in newborns.. Identify ways of guarding against low birth weight and prematurity.. Understand the long-term effects of low birth weight..
- Week 10Module 3: Health Problems
Unit 3: Common Health Problems in Children · 3 hours
Explain the term 'malnutrition'.. Identify forms of malnutrition.. Understand ways to prevent malnutrition..
- Week 11Module 3: Health Problems
Unit 4: Some Physical Defects Observed in School Children · 3 hours
Evaluate physical defects observed in school children.. Understand the roles of schools in preventing physical defects.. Reflect on the social impact of physical defects on children..
Unit 5: The Functions of the School · 3 hours
Understand the functions of the school in promoting child health.. Reflect on the role of teachers in identifying and addressing health problems.. Consider the importance of a healthy school environment..
- Week 12Module 4:
Unit 1: Revision and answer to activities · 6 hours
Review all modules and units.. Answer activities and self-assessment questions.. Consolidate understanding of key concepts..
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 1: Revision and answer to activities · 6 hours
Final revision of all course materials.. Focus on areas of weakness.. Prepare for final examinations..
Preparing for the exam
- Review definitions of key health concepts from Unit 1 and Unit 2.
- Create a table summarizing the characteristics of mentally healthy children from Unit 3.
- Compare and contrast growth and development principles from Module 2.
- Outline the causes and prevention strategies for low birth weight from Module 3, Unit 2.
- Practice identifying physical defects in school children based on descriptions from Module 3, Unit 4.
- Focus on the roles teachers can play in promoting child health, as covered throughout the course.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED107 about?
This course explores the health problems of school-age children. It covers the meaning of health, elements of growth and development, and common health issues affecting children. The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the causes of health problems in children and how to identify these problems to provide adequate care. It also addresses physical defects observed in school children and the roles teachers can play in promoting child health.
How many units does HED107 have?
HED107, Health Problems Of School Age Child, has 11 units across 3 modules, over 73 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED107?
HED107 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Education.
Is HED107 hard?
HED107 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED107 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is HED107 assessed?
HED107 is assessed by Computer based assessments and Final examination.
What can I do with HED107?
Health Educator, School Health Coordinator, Community Health Worker and Public Health Officer.