Social Learning versus Traditional Teaching in an Elementary School Cardiovascular Health Promotion Program. Applied Research Brief: Behavior Change.

Stewart, Kerry J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ540292

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Publication Date: 1997

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Social Learning versus Traditional Teaching in an Elementary School Cardiovascular Health Promotion Program. Applied Research Brief: Behavior Change.

Stewart, Kerry J.; And Others

American Journal of Health Promotion, v11 n3 p194-97 Jan-Feb 1997

Reports a study that compared a program of nutrition education guided by social learning theory with a more traditional teaching approach for elementary students. Pretests and posttests of students' nutrition knowledge and behavior and physical health indicated that children in both groups showed similar improvements. (SM)

Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education, Eating Habits, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Health Promotion, Heart Disorders, Knowledge Level, Nutrition Instruction, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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