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Educating for healthy citizens: The health work of teachers in Australian schools (2013-2015)

Abstract

Schooling is at the interface of the health and education agendas for young Australians. At a time when curriculum change and student performance accountability are demanding on school and teachers' resources, schools are also being positioned as critical in the promotion of children and young people's health and well-being. This mixed-method project will examine the nature and extent of the health-related work undertaken by teachers and schools and consider the professional and personal cost/benefit of teachers undertaking this work. Consequently, it will inform education, health and industrial policies and provide direction for teachers' preparation as health workers.

Experts

Emeritus Professor John Mangan

Professor
School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Affiliate of ARC Research Hub to Advance Timber for Australia's Future Built Environment (ARC Advanc
ARC Research Hub to Advance Timber for Australia's Future Built Environment
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Emeritus Professor
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
John Mangan
John Mangan