HEC101V/201/2/2013

Tutorial letter 201/2/2013

HEALTH EDUCATION

HEC101V
Examination guidelines
Department of Early Childhood Education
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.

Dear Student
We are nearing the end of this semester and I would like to commend you for doing well in your
assignments. I hope you will also maintain the same performance in your examination. As you are
aware, in this module you are assessed on Assignment 01, which counts 10% towards your final mark,
and on the examination, which counts 90% towards your final mark. Assignment 2 is optional but
important as it prepares you for the examination. It is therefore a worthwhile exercise to attempt it as
well.
1.

Focus areas

In preparation for your examination, over and above your assignments you should also look at the
following key areas:

2.

Definitions of "health", "health education" and " healthy lifestyle"

Common sources of stress
Safety at home
Nutrition
Physical fitness
Chronic illness
Criteria for determining appropriate learning experiences
Hospitalization of a young child
HIV/AIDS
The format of the examination paper

The following guidelines regarding the format of the examination paper are of the utmost importance.

The examination paper comprises TWO sections, namely Section A and Section B. Section A
consists of 30 multiple-choice questions and is compulsory. Section B consists of THREE
questions totalling 35 marks each. You must answer any TWO questions in Section B.
The duration of the examination is two hours.
The questions in the examination paper will require paragraph-length answers as well as shorter
answers.
Note the marks allocated for each question. It is unnecessary to write an answer of half a page in
length if it totals five marks. In the case of a question that counts 10 marks an answer of half a
page should be sufficient, provided that all the relevant facts are given.
The prescribed textbook must be studied in conjunction with Tutorial Letter 501/2013 (which
serves as your study guide) as well as all the other tutorial letters for this module.
Write clearly and legibly.
Number the answers to the questions correctly in accordance with the question numbers
indicated on the examination paper.
Please remember to enter the numbers of the questions which were answered in the column
provided on the front page of the examination script.
Formulate your answers concisely. Keep to the point only write down the facts expected of you.
Start preparing for the examination well in advance.

Remember the following key words:

Define: Provide the precise meaning of a word or a phrase.

Describe: Give a detailed account.
Discuss: Examine by argument.
Explain: Make plain, interpret.

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Examination preparation
The prescribed textbook: Weinstein, E & Rosen, E (eds). 2003. Teaching children about health.
2nd edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson.
Tutorial Letter 501/2013 which serves as your study guide.
All tutorial letters for this module
The assignments
The assignments

In general, students did well in answering the assignments. If necessary, the lecturer commented in the
column provided for this purpose.
ASSIGNMENT 01
Students should have received the answers to Assignment 01 (multiple-choice questions) from the
Assignment Department.
ASSIGNMENT 02
NATIONAL POLICY ON HIV/AIDS

Non-discrimination and equality with regard to learners, students and educators with
HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS testing and admission of learners to a school and students to an educational institution,
or the appointment of educators
Attendance at schools and educational institutions by learners or students with HIV/AIDS
Disclosure of HIV/AIDS-related information and confidentiality
A safe environment at school and at educational institutions
Prevention of HIV transmission during play and sports activities
Education on HIV/AIDS
Duties and responsibilities of learners, students, educators and parents
Refusal to study with or to teach a learner or a student with HIV/AIDS, or to work with or be
taught by an educator with HIV/AIDS
Implementation plans for schools and educational institutions
Health and advisory committee
Implementation of the national policy on HIV/AIDS
Regular review of the policy
Policy application
Interpretation of the policy
Where this policy may be obtained

THREE APPROPRIATE LEARNING ACTIVITIES ABOUT THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE FOR
LEARNERS USING A VARIETY OF LEARNING STRATEGIES
It appears that students who dont have any practical experience have difficulties developing appropriate
learning activities. Students are encouraged to consult with educators in their field, or to form study
groups to support one another.

COMMON SOURCES OF STRESS

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH GROWING UP

Meeting personal goals

Self-esteem
Changing values
Social standards
Ability and personal competence
Competition with others

STRESS FACTORS DURING THE PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STAGES

OF DEVELOPMENT
HOME AND FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES:

Marital discord
Low social status
Crowded living conditions or large family size
Parental criminality
Parental psychiatric disorders
Admission to the care of local authorities
Illness, hospitalisation or death of a family member
A serious accident resulting in trauma or death of a family member
Divorce
Introduction of new parental involvement after a divorce or the death of a parent
Addition of a new sibling
Financial difficulties

THE SCHOOL SITUATION

School adjustment

The learning process

Competition

Subject stress

Test anxiety

Inadequate parent involvement

TECHNIQUES IN THE CLASSROOM TO REDUCE STRESS

Laughter and fun

Altering perceptions
Revising attitudes
Nutrition
Relaxation response

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CLOSING REMARKS

You are welcome to contact your lecturer if you experience any difficulties. This can be done
telephonically or by e-mail.
I wish you all the best in preparing and sitting for the examination.
Kind regards
Dr MC Maphalala
Tel: 012 429 4381
E-mail: mphalmc@unisa.ac.za