AlcoholEdu^® for High School

COURSE DETAILS

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AlcoholEdu for High School depends on evidence-based prevention methods and a project-based format, to inspire students to reflect on and consider changing their drinking decisions. AlcoholEdu for High School can easily be assigned as homework or integrated into a classroom curriculum. The course includes 120 minutes of content and exercises that can be broken down into 2-4 sessions.

Surveys and knowledge tests

The course collects data on students' alcohol-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors at three points in time during the AlcoholEdu for High School experience. All attitudinal and behavior data is completely confidential.

Science-based content

The course focuses on alcohol's effect on the body, investigates how alcohol affects the developing teenage brain, social norms, and discusses the factors that influence decisions about drinking. Watch a video on what should be included in an alcohol education program.

Project-based approach

Students are asked by a local ad agency to design a billboard to target their peers, parents, or the community-at-large. Upon completion of the course, they will have earned the tools and knowlege to select messages, fonts, and images for their billboard. The billboard can be shared with their classmates, school, or even submit it to Outside The Classroom's Annual Media Competition.

Interactive exercises

Exercises, such as the "What Would You Do?" scenarios encourage students to adopt positive behaviors and build self-efficacy.

Concluding segment

Implemented a minimum of 30 days after students complete the Final Exam, this segment provides students with a review of their personal plan, a summary of the key concepts they have learned and introduces healthy ways to deal with stress. In addition students complete a follow up survey to measure changes in attitudes and behaviors.