Trends Impacting High SchoolHealth Science Curriculum

What recent trends in healthcare and education will affect your health science curriculum?

“Education will be asked to meet the needs of this new healthcare environment by

changing how and what students are taught. Putting

more responsibility for learning on the learner.”

CAROLE STACY

TREND: CONCEPT-BASED CURRICULUM

Concept-based curriculum starts with a wide concept, and then drills down to the details.

Why does it matter?

Using concept-based curriculum allows your students to form a better foundation to prepare for certifications.

“The National Prevention Strategy is shifting America’s healthcare system from one

based on sickness and disease management to one focused on prevention and wellness.”

Nancy Allen

TREND: FROM HEALTHCARE TO HEALTH

Because the healthcare system is shifting toward prevention and wellness, your curriculum will need to change as well.

What can you do?

Look at the National Prevention Strategy to get ideas for new additions.

“We as educators must provide students with ways to learn that involve inquiry

and intrigue.”Cynthia Sundstrom

TREND: ENGAGING DIGITAL NATIVES

Your students need more than lectures. A lack of engagement will result in lower grades and higher turnover of students in your program.

How can you fix it?

Try something new! There are many blended learning resources you can try to keep your students engaged.

“Their test grades have improved and their English has improved too, as they’ve gone

through the process.”Edina Buzgon

TREND: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

More and more ELLs are entering schools and CTE programs. These students want to learn, but need help succeeding.

How can you help?

Let your students use a translation tool in the classroom so they can see English next to their native language.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Read about concept-based curriculum

Start incorporating health-related topics

Try a new tool or resource to increase engagement

Help your ELL students succeed

• Dr. Linda Caputi – The Concept-Based Curriculum

• Concept-Based Curriculum to Transform Nursing Education

• National Prevention Strategy Priorities

• What Is Blended Learning & Why It Belongs in CTE

• Google Translator for ELL Students

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