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Type of Document

Master's Thesis

Author

Downie, Diane Loreli

URN

etd-04102006-203036

Title

A Model Infectious Disease Curriculum for Fourth Grade Students: Integrating Prevention and Education Concepts in the Classroom

Degree

Master of Public Health

Program

Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

School

Graduate School of Public Health

Advisory Committee

Advisor Name	Title
Lawrence Kingsley Dr. PH	Committee Chair
Rodger L. Beatty Ph.D., L.S.W.	Committee Member
Sandra Quinn Ph.D.	Committee Member

Keywords

microbes
disease transmission
health education
health promotion
elementary education

Date of Defense

2006-04-04

Availability

unrestricted

Abstract

Despite the significant need for prevention education and updated disease curricula in elementary schools, there is a deficit of model units, lesson plans, and activities at the fourth grade level. An infectious disease and prevention teaching unit has been developed, following guidelines specified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a format consistent with proven pedagogical methods. This curriculum was tested in five classrooms with a total of 94 students.
Prior to implementation, an assessment of all fourth grade teachers in the district examined their perceived knowledge of infectious diseases and their perceived self-efficacy in teaching such content. Evaluation of student progress included student pre and post-tests to assess changes in knowledge. Upon completion of the unit, teachers evaluated the unit to determine its relevance, effectiveness, and ease of implementation, and completed a post-test on their own knowledge and efficacy.
Results indicate that the unit was effective in increasing student comprehension and interest in infectious disease prevention, and teacher efficacy in delivery of the material. This model curriculum can serve as a foundation to increase school health education in critical public health areas such as infectious diseases and preparedness, and provide an early introduction to public health careers.

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