Degree Date
4-2020
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Ed.D. Doctor of Education
Academic Discipline
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. Stuart Carrier
Second Advisor
Dr. Carol Burg
Third Advisor
Dr. Margaret Machon
Abstract
This doctoral research project examined elementary teachers’ preparation to teach health content (Emotional, Relationships, Growth and Development, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Hygiene, Safety, Substance Use/Misuse, Diseases, Environmental/Consumer/Community Health) within the framework for a state’s certification and qualifications. The study used a mixed-methods approach in a Midwest school district to discover components of undergraduate certifications, current teaching methods, and potential modifications to the curriculum. While all surveyed elementary teachers were licensed to teach the health content, many were not formally qualified to teach the material due to content gaps in their teacher preparation programs. The study concluded that undergraduate institutions preparing teachers for educator licensure need more in-depth qualifying training for pre-service teachers in the area of health for elementary education majors.
Recommended Citation
Boyer, Katie, "Program Evaluation of a District’s Elementary School Wellness Curriculum to Improve Undergraduate Training" (2020). Dissertations. 481.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/481
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Leadership Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Health and Physical Education Commons