Methodology of Health Education

This course will assist the students in effectively communicating messages and affecting norms and behaviors of individuals, groups, organizations and communities. It will discuss different methods, techniques, and interventions used in health education/promotion. It will also explain the basic tools health educators need in order to communicate messages to those they are trying to serve, and it will provide an understanding of the skills they need to make a difference. Students will learn how to select and fit suitable educational methods to various groups in a variety of settings such as medical care settings, communities, schools, and work-sites. They will also learn some important concepts of learning, and the difference between characteristics of learning of young, adult, and elderly.  Finally, they will gain the skills necessary to plan lessons, and curriculum development.