Comprehensive Educational Strategies: Habits, Risk Factors, and Teaching Methods

7 Habits of Effective Educators

Be proactive; Begin with the end in mind; Put first things first; Think win‑win; Seek first to understand, then to be understood; Synergize; Sharpen the saw.

6 CDC Risk Factors

Tobacco use; Unhealthy diet; Inadequate physical activity; Alcohol/drug use; Sexual behaviors leading to pregnancy/STDs; Behaviors causing injuries/violence.

Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

Verbal, Mathematical, Spatial, Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Naturalistic.

Basic Urges of Children

Movement; Success; Peer Acceptance; Approval; Adventure; Creativity; Rhythm; To Know.

F.I.T.T. Principle

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.

Writing Objectives

Format: "The learner will..." + measurable action (e.g., "The learner will identify three locomotor skills").

Movement in the Classroom

Brain breaks, transitions, dance activities; improves focus, reduces stress, supports retention.

Classroom Management

Rise due to larger class sizes, diverse needs, stress; prevention through clear rules, engaging lessons, positive reinforcement; teacher's role is to set expectations and build relationships.

Obesity Today

Causes: poor diet, lack of exercise, screen time; prevention through healthy eating and movement; teachers integrate activity and promote wellness.

Rubrics

Provide clear grading criteria, make expectations transparent, guide student improvement.

Teaching Methods

Jigsaw (students teach each other), Cooperative Learning (group work), Brainstorming (idea generation), Debate (structured argument).

Refusal & Decision‑Making Skills (SWAT)

Say no, why no, alternatives, talk it out or take off

Refusal & Decision‑Making Skills (WISE)

What is it, ideas, select, evaluate

Physical Education Concepts

Locomotor (running, hopping, skipping); Non‑locomotor (bending, stretching, twisting); Manipulative (throwing, catching, kicking).

Kinesthetic Learning

Learning by doing and moving; examples: role‑play, hands‑on experiments, physical activities.

Christian Perspective on Health Education

Be a positive influence through kindness, integrity, respect; model values without preaching.

"Movement is the Key to Learning"

Physical activity stimulates the brain, improves focus, and helps memory retention.

4 P's of Powerful Teaching

Passion, Preparation, Patience, Persistence.

"Maslow before Bloom"

Meet students' basic needs (safety, belonging, food, emotional support) before expecting higher‑level academic achievement.