News from Health Research: Toward a Better Understanding.

Jacobs, Jane A.

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ERIC Number: EJ273559

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Dec

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News from Health Research: Toward a Better Understanding.

Jacobs, Jane A.

Journal of School Health, v52 n10 p614-18 Dec 1982

This article outlines concepts and skills that will help teachers and students interpret news and controversies generated by medical research. Students need to: (1) understand some basic research concepts; (2) apply critical thinking to health news; and (3) know how to locate additional information sources. (Authors/PP)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education, Health Needs, Information Utilization, Medical Research, News Reporting, Scientific Concepts, Student Needs, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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