Healthy School and Community Environment (PDF) 2021-2022

ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL LAS PINAS CAMPUS ACADEMIC YEAR 2021 – 2022 MODULE 3 HEALTHY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT Schools play a vital role in dev...

ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL LAS PINAS CAMPUS ACADEMIC YEAR 2021 – 2022 MODULE 3 HEALTHY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT Schools play a vital role in developing the children’s mind. A healthy school learning environment can help improve the academic performance of the learners. Living on a healthy community is what human needs. Having a healthy lifestyle are the priorities amongst families nowadays. Being healthy is the new trend. People become more aware of living a healthy life. A healthy community makes people healthy and happy. A healthy school and community environment has a physical characteristic like clean air, clean water, and flexible spaces. What are the characteristics of a healthy school community environment? According to the World Health Organization some of the characteristics of a healthy school and community environment are: 1. Clean and safe physical environment 2. Meets everyone’s basic needs 3. Promotes social harmony and active involvement of everyone 4. Have accessible health services and facilities 5. Takes part in identifying local problems and local solutions 6. Have sustainable use of available resources for all the member of the community 7. Understands local health and environmental issues The characteristics of a healthy school and community environment can be classified into two. These are Physical environment and Psychosocial environment. Physical environment includes: safe, clean and good quality of air and water quality, visually pleasing and have flexible spaces. In other words, physical environment must have safe and spacious surroundings wherein the children are free from harm. The clean and good quality of air and water supply keep the children free from illnesses and diseases. School facilities like classrooms should be clean, comfortable, and conducive to learning. There should be enough space for the children to play and move freely. Psychosocial environment includes: warm atmosphere, healthy interpersonal relations, and free from abuse and discrimination. It is where learners are encouraged to build a harmonious relationship with each other. There is also a positive interaction among learners and teachers. This is an environment where learners do not experience discrimination and abuse. It is here that they feel secured, respected and accepted for who they are. Teachers should help them develop their self- esteem and sense of belonging so they will feel secured and emotionally supported.