Professional paper

PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTHY EATING AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES IN ELEMENTARY EDUACTION

Muhamed Omerović ; Faculty of Philosophy in Tuzla, Dr. Tihomila Markovića 1, 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Selma Porobić ; Faculty of Philosophy in Tuzla, Dr. Tihomila Markovića 1, 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nedim Čirić ; Faculty of Philosophy in Tuzla, Dr. Tihomila Markovića 1, 75000 Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mirela Šabanović Efendić ; „Humanitarian organization SOS-Kinderdorf International“, Location Gračanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract

Introduction: Pedagogical work in educational and fostering institutions, especially in early childhood, is a basis for development of positive attitude and habits, as well as healthy lifestyle. Earlier pedagogical, and longitudinal research has shown that pre-school up-bringing, and influence of family and school environment significantly contribute to development of hygienic, health, ecological, cultural and emotional habits of pre-school aged children. It is defined by the experts that pre-school and elementary/middle school age would be the most appropriate timing, as well as educational and social obligation, for development of prevention of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease. Through the appropriate nutritional habits, children will ensure intake of appropriate level of vitamines and mineral. This means that nutrition in kindergardens and schools should be adjusted to their needs, what is leading to necessary changes in nutrition plans.
Goal: To explore pedagogical aspects of an influence of appropriate nutrition on development of positive habits of children in school, through existance of such educational materials in educational school programs in Tuzla Canton.
Materials and methods: This research has been initiated in September 2015 using information from educational plans and programs for pre, elementary and middle schools in Tuzla Canton, by using analitical-descriptive method and analysis of four subjects: „My surroundings“, „Biology“, „Chemistry“, and „Culture of Living“. These subjects are learned in the second and third trimester of elementary education.
Conclusion: Research results are showing, that in 9-year elementary educaiton, there are eleven subjects that are includinng, or in some form contain elements that are relevant to proper nutrition and healthy lifestyles of young children. It is important to promote higher representation of such material through different subjects, as well as continuous education of teachers in fields of nutrition and ecology, healthy life and development of young population. As a preventive measure, it is suggested that an authorized professional pedagogical services and relevant ministries immediatelly implement necessary changes of educational material through the model of extracurricular activities that will include healthy nutritional habits and lifestyles, as an important pedagogical approach in fostering young population.

Keywords

pedagogical influence; fostering and education; ecological habits; curriculum; healthy lifestyle

Hrčak ID:

182932

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/182932

Publication date:

12.6.2017.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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