The Role of Teaching aids in the Development of Health Awareness

Abstract

This study highlights the vital role that educational tools play in reinforcing health awareness among learners, based on the premise that health education has become a fundamental necessity in modern pedagogy, given the growing health challenges and the diversity of information sources. The study also shows that the school constitutes the ideal environment for instilling a culture of prevention and health education. It not only fulfills a knowledge-transmission function but also influences students' daily behaviors through a supportive educational setting aimed at promoting healthy habits.

The study emphasizes the importance of diversifying the educational tools used-visual (such as images and posters), auditory (such as school broadcasts), and digital (such as interactive videos and educational apps)- due to their ability to capture learners' attention, stimulate interaction with content, and facilitate a deeper understanding of health-related concepts. It also points out that the effective use of these tools, when tailored to the learners’ age, cognitive level, and social context, leads to positive outcomes in reinforcing health values and modifying negative behaviors.

Furthermore, the study stresses that investing in educational tools is not an educational luxury but a necessity dictated by the demands of modern education, especially in light of technological advancement and growing awareness of the importance of health prevention. Accordingly, the study recommends the systematic integration of these tools into school curricula, along with continuous training for teachers on how to select and employ them effectively. This ensures the transition of health knowledge from a theoretical framework to practical application in students' everyday lives- thus contributing to the formation of a conscious, responsible generation capable of making sound health decisions.