Research Article
The PoSE Project: the Potential of Technological Learning for Postural Education in Schoolchildren
@ARTICLE{10.4108/el.2.6.e7, author={Ilaria Bortone and Nadia Agnello and Alberto Argentiero and Valentina Denetto and Cosimo Neglia and Giuseppe Palestra and Marco Benvenuto}, title={The PoSE Project: the Potential of Technological Learning for Postural Education in Schoolchildren}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on e-Learning}, volume={2}, number={6}, publisher={ICST}, journal_a={EL}, year={2015}, month={7}, keywords={schoolchildren, prevention, posture, back education, engagement, social, empowerment}, doi={10.4108/el.2.6.e7} }- Ilaria Bortone
Nadia Agnello
Alberto Argentiero
Valentina Denetto
Cosimo Neglia
Giuseppe Palestra
Marco Benvenuto
Year: 2015
The PoSE Project: the Potential of Technological Learning for Postural Education in Schoolchildren
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ICST
DOI: 10.4108/el.2.6.e7
Abstract
Back pain in children and adolescents is quite common, so developing preventive strategies for back pain is highly desirable. This article describes a planned school-based postural education project (PoSE) to promote healthy behaviors among middle school students and their families and to moderate postural diseases. As first s tep, we e valuated which a spects of postural behaviors were integrated in children’s lifestyle through a questionnaire. Then, the educational program consisted of interactive lessons on back posture and good principles both in class and at home. A participatory approach was used to evaluate attempts to involve all who have a stake in outcomes in order to take action and effect change. The strength of the participatory approach used in this study lies in the contribution to empowerment social change.
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