Health & Wellbeing 1

For the 2023 Junior Cycle Specification

NEW Health and Wellbeing: SPHE 1 has been written for the 2023 Junior Cycle SPHE Course specification.

It covers the four strands and learning outcomes of the SPHE element of Wellbeing

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The complete Package for Edco Health and Wellbeing: SPHE 1 contains:

  • Student Textbook
  • Teacher’s Resource Book
  • Free Digital Resources

STUDENT TEXTBOOK

  • Easy-to-read, bright and attractive design,
    with full-colour illustrations and engaging photos
  • Uses easily understandable and age-appropriate language
  • Each strand addresses each of the Eight Key Skills of the Junior Cycle
  • Includes new and updated, age appropriate units on diversity, emotional health, advertising and young people, RSE, mindfulness, stress management and relaxation techniques
  • Comprehensively addresses all areas of SPHE as a core element of 2023 Junior Cycle Wellbeing programme
  • Not a ‘one size fits all’ lesson-based textbook – this publication allows class groups the flexibility to progress through each unit at their own pace
  • Includes a wide range of activities and assessment techniques which acknowledge the different learning styles and varying needs of students
  • Learning Intentions given for each unit, with quizzes and activities to establish students’ level of knowledge
  • ‘Reflections’ allow students to reflect on their learning and to keep a record of it, facilitating the completion of classroom-based assessments (CBAs)
  • Follows best practice in addressing the health and wellbeing needs of young people
  • Cyberbullying covered in detail, with tips and suggestions for dealing with it
  • Key words are listed at the beginning of each unit and explained throughout the text
  • Wellbeing indicators are included for each activity

TEACHER'S RESOURCE BOOK

A Free Teacher’s Resource Book supporting this series provides:

  • Practical guidelines for implementing the new 2023 SPHE specification in a student-centred and empathetic way
  • An extensive section on teaching SPHE, including planning, assessment for learning, SPHE and interculturalism, SPHE policy, record-keeping and reporting to parents
  • Additional background information, as is necessary
  • A reference section, including website links for both students and teachers, thus enabling both to remain up to date on the full range of topics
  • Ways in which the activities may be adapted for varying classroom situations and a range of abilities including suggestions for differentiation and classroom management
  • Alternative methodologies suitable for mixed ability classes, pair and group work
  • Solutions to quizzes and crosswords 

DIGITAL RESOURCES

Teachers can access the Health and Wellbeing: SPHE 1 interactive e-book at www.edcolearning.ie, as well as a bank of free digital resources, including:

  • A series of PowerPoints covering a range of key topics, including mental and physical wellbeing, substance use and relationships
  • Lively, scenario-based animations and informational videos for students to discuss in the classroom
  • Interactive quizzes to consolidate learning
  • Worksheets to accompany the animations and videos
  • A comprehensive list of weblinks for each unit