The Aggregate Teaching/Small Group Activity (Point value, 16) a) Check with preceptor, psychologist, counselor, teachers, others for help in locating an aggregate with a particular health education/counseling need, i.e. pregnant minors, school-age parents, continuation students, nutritionally at-risk students, athletes, smokers, etc. b) Group size should be approximately 6-12 students. It is best to utilize an already- existing group. Plan early for this assignment and check with your preceptor for possible existing groups/sites. If there are none of these types of groups available at a school site, obtain approval from preceptor to attend some other type of organized group function in your community that meets the needs of secondary school children. c) Interview your preceptor and/or teacher regarding the appropriateness of subject matter for group discussions. d) Review the following: Group process/dynamics theory Two literature/research articles, and at least 1 website, relevant to discussion topics planned Learning theories Cultural theory(s) as appropriate Education Code; district policies relevant to subject matter Neumans Systems Model as it may relate to learning CDE Health Framework for California Public Schools with regard to grade level appropriateness e) When planning, think in terms of a less structured support group approach. f) Prepare informal lessons and group discussion/activity on a pertinent topic(s). Try to focus these sessions on support rather than formal teaching, bringing them necessary information, and discussing what is of interest to the group. g) Plan to meet with this group on a continuing basis for a minimum of 3 sessions. h) Ask your preceptor to sit in on at least one of your sessions. Request feedback from your preceptor and classroom teacher regarding effectiveness of small group session. Small Group Written assignment: a. Using APA format, write a 2-4-page paper to include the following; Explain reason for your small group selection and associated health issues Comment on information/insight gained through interviews with preceptor, teachers, others that helped you in planning small group activities. Justify learner readiness and subject matter as it relates to CDE Content Standards. Outline the utilization of small group process/theory Include at least one or more learning theories that could apply Comment on Neumans System Model with application to teaching Comment on Ed. Code/district policies that may apply and any steps taken to meet those requirements prior to group discussions, i.e., reproductive organs Summarize findings from 2 journal/research sources and 1 website search on subject matter planned for discussions (write at least 1 quality paragraph for each). One research article/website search may relate to cultural differences Describe the steps taken to implement small group activities b. Develop outlines for each session that includes planned activities (1 page each). At the beginning of each outline indicate the date and time session takes place. c. Write a post sessions report describing the experience, i.e., the make-up of the group; how group responded to you at the first session and by the final session; issues such as communication effectiveness, group dynamics, problems, quality of open discussion, effective learning activities; final outcomes such as student learning, behavior or attitude changes. d. Include a final paragraph commenting on your own teaching experience, i.e., satisfaction with your teaching effectiveness, things you would change in the future. Include feedback from preceptor/classroom teacher. e. When turning in assignment, include one or two of the most important handouts and other materials used in small group discussions.
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