Factors Influencing Health and Well-being in Children and Young People

Factors Influencing Health and Well-being in Children and Young People

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to analyse how various factors might influence health and well-being in children and young people from infancy to adulthood.

Introduce the learning objective to the students.

What do you already know about the factors that influence health and well-being in children and young people?

Slide 1: Introduction

Factors that influence health and well-being in children and young people are important to understand. Let's explore them in this lesson.

Introduce the topic and grab students' attention.

Slide 2: Definition of Health and Well-being

Health refers to the physical, mental, and social well-being of an individual. Well-being encompasses physical, emotional, and social aspects of a person's life.

Define health and well-being for the students.

Slide 3: Physical Factors

Physical factors such as nutrition, exercise, and genetics play a significant role in the health and well-being of children and young people.

Discuss the impact of physical factors on health and well-being.

Slide 4: Emotional Factors

Emotional factors like self-esteem, stress, and relationships can greatly influence the mental well-being of children and young people.

Explain how emotional factors affect mental well-being.

Slide 5: Social Factors

Social factors such as family support, peer relationships, and community environment have a profound impact on the overall health and well-being of children and young people.

Discuss the importance of social factors in health and well-being.

Slide 6: Environmental Factors

Environmental factors like pollution, access to healthcare, and safety can affect the health and well-being of children and young people.

Explain how environmental factors can influence health and well-being.

Slide 7: Economic Factors

Economic factors such as poverty, income inequality, and access to education can impact the health and well-being of children and young people.

Discuss the influence of economic factors on health and well-being.

Slide 8: Cultural Factors

Cultural factors, including beliefs, traditions, and customs, can shape the health practices and well-being of children and young people.

Explain the significance of cultural factors in health and well-being.

Slide 9: Interactive Activity

In small groups, discuss and share examples of how physical, emotional, social, environmental, economic, and cultural factors can influence health and well-being in children and young people.

Engage students in a group activity to encourage critical thinking and application of knowledge.

Slide 10: Case Studies

Analyze and discuss case studies that highlight the influence of various factors on the health and well-being of children and young people.

Provide case studies for students to analyse and discuss in pairs or small groups.

Slide 11: Health Promotion Strategies

Explore different health promotion strategies that can address the various factors influencing health and well-being in children and young people.

Introduce health promotion strategies and their importance in improving health and well-being.

Slide 12: School-Based Interventions

Discuss the role of schools in promoting health and well-being through interventions like physical education, mental health support, and nutrition programs.

Highlight the importance of schools in implementing interventions for better health and well-being.

Slide 13: Parental Involvement

Explore the significance of parental involvement in promoting health and well-being in children and young people.

Discuss the role of parents in supporting and promoting the health and well-being of their children.

Slide 14: Government Policies

Examine the role of government policies in addressing the factors influencing health and well-being in children and young people.

Discuss the impact of government policies and regulations on improving health and well-being.

Slide 15: Interactive Quiz

Engage in an interactive quiz to test your knowledge on the factors influencing health and well-being in children and young people.

Conduct a quiz to assess students' understanding of the topic.

Slide 16: Reflection

Reflect on what you have learned about the factors that influence health and well-being in children and young people. Share your key takeaways.

Encourage students to reflect on their learning and share insights.

Slide 17: Real-Life Examples

Explore real-life examples or success stories where interventions and strategies have positively impacted the health and well-being of children and young people.

Provide examples to inspire students and showcase the potential for positive change.

Slide 18: Conclusion

Summarize the key points discussed in this lesson and emphasize the importance of considering multiple factors in promoting health and well-being in children and young people.

Recap the main points and emphasize the holistic approach to health and well-being.

Slide 19: Discussion and Questions

Engage in a class discussion to address any questions or concerns related to the factors influencing health and well-being in children and young people.

Facilitate a discussion to clarify doubts and deepen understanding.

Slide 20: Further Resources

Provide additional resources for further exploration of the topic, such as books, articles, and websites.

Share additional resources to encourage independent learning and research.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.