Course overview
The aim of this course is to investigate contemporary issues impacting on the health and well-being of youth and adolescents, critically analyse contextual influences and describe educational strategies and practices to minimise harm and promote well-being. The students will critically appraise the impact of social, cultural and contextual influences on lifestyle choices and practices associated with alcohol and drug use, sexual health, relationships, mental health. Demonstrate teaching for effective learning fostering a harm minimisation approach and strategies for enhancing protective behaviours, resilience, informed decision making, personal and social responsibility in areas of sexual health, drug and alcohol education and well being.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify key information and analyse contemporary trends in relation to alcohol, drugs, mental and sexual health
- Critically evaluate factors that influence the selection of lifestyle choices
- Investigate contemporary approaches to teaching and learning in sexual health, drug education and personal well-being
- Demonstrate confidence and competence in structuring educational experiences to facilitate learning in healthy lifestyles and well-being