brenda jennings and luke witkowski. setting the stage explore a core skill area: advocacy fact and a...
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Brenda JenningsAnd
Luke Witkowski
Setting the StageExplore a core skill area: AdvocacyFACT and a FACTivisimResources
Skill Lesson DevelopmentTeach the skill cues- be clear on skill being
addressed and how students will be assessed
Practice the skill cues- Learning activities need to be aligned with skill cues.
Allow Plenty of Time for Skill PracticeUse a Variety of Teaching Strategies to get
at different learning stylesAssess for skill cues- use performance
items that align with health standard benchmarks
Ensure time for feedback to students
AdvocacyTeach the SkillWhat is advocacy?What does being an advocate look like/sound
like?How can you effectively communicate a
message to others?What is a good audience to talk to about
tobacco related issues?
Advocacy in Action – FACT
FACT Strategies - RecruitmentOver 18,000 members joined since 2001
FACT Strategies - FACTivism
Getting AttentionMaking a ConnectionProviding Information
FACT Strategies – Educate Policy Makers
FACT has been instrumental in making WI a smoke-free state and raising the price of tobacco
FACT Strategies – Earned Media
Current “FACTivism” Campaign
FACTivism – Spot the Not
Resourceswww.trinketsandtrash.org
www.tobwis.org
DPI Tobacco Prevention Resources: http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_tobaccoprog
www.fightwithFACT.com
Assess the SkillAssess for the Skill: see the Building Skills for
Health Literacy Document on the DPI website or take a Building Skills for Health Literacy Class
One form of assessment: Diagnostic Questions
Diagnostic QuestionFACT is an example of what skill area:
A. an influence.
B. a fun club.
C. an advocacy.
D. self-management.
Diagnostic QuestionWhat types of communication skills do you
need to be a good advocate:
A. Take a clear stand on an issue.
B. Use relevant information and supporting points.
C. Be persuasive.
D. All of the above.
ContactsLuke Witkowski, FACT Field Guru
American Lung Association of [email protected] 608.266.2720
Brenda Jennings, Tobacco Prevention ConsultantDPI, Student Services, Prevention and Wellness [email protected] 608.266-7051