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Food Allergies in Schools Toolkit | Healthy Schools | CDC

Reviewed:

Aug 19, 2021 by Health Sciences
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 4.8 stars
Content Quality: 4.8 stars
Effectiveness: 4.8 stars
Ease of Use: 5.0 stars
Overview:

This learning resource provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) contains a  collection of material aimed at educating and promoting school safety as it pertains to Food Allergies. Provides an overview of managing food allergies in school and then from the main page, the user can click on specific school staff roles (Administrators; Superintendants; School Nurses; Teachers and Paraeducators; School Nutrition Professionals; School Mental Health Professionals; Transportation Staff and Facilities staff) to access resources (included tip sheets, powerpoint presentations and audio podcasts). Provides a vast amount of information (overview in each presentation is the same for all staff roles), is free to use and is only available in English.  

Type of Material:

Reference Material

 

Recommended Uses:

  • This resource is excellent for educators who teach courses related to education, nutrition, food safety. As stated by the CDC, this toolkit can be used in training school staff (professionals) about food allergy management.
  • Can be used in lecture format
  • In class discussions or presentations
  • As the site is comprehensive to schools, there are numerous uses that might include the whole site or selected material. 

 

Technical Requirements:

Google chrome worked well without difficulties accessing the site and embedded links.  Adobe reader used for some documents. 

 

Identify Major Learning Goals:

The overall purpose of the website is to help schools manage the risk of food allergies and severe allergic reactions in students.

 

After use of the reference material, the learner will 

1. Identify the causes of food allergies presenting in school children.

2. Describe the systems and processes for identifying and managing food allergies in children.

3. Identify guidance in adhering to meet legal requirements as set in different federal laws.

Target Student Population:

 

  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate students taking courses in a variety of disciplines including Early childhood, Education, Nutrition, Food Safety, Business, Nursing, Psychology, Counseling and Mental health
  • Teachers, school nurses, school administrators, and special interest groups such as parents and transporters can benefit from the material as material produced in the format of PowerPoint Presentations with narrative remarks and brochures

 

 

 

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

 

  • A basic understanding of food allergies is helpful
  • Access to Internet, Adobe or other pdf reader  and MsOffice to open the PowerPoint presentations

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:

Very professional website with current information and credible references.

Provides a variety of general information as well as role specific resources in a variety of contexts (Tip sheets, PowerPoint presentations and Audio Podcasts).

 

Easy to read and understand, essential information given in PowerPoint presentations, but more explained in the brochures

Concerns:

Some sources cited are older and could be updated.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:

  • A thorough collection of resources on food allergies, student safety and support.
  • Clear objectives written within each powerpoint presentation.
  • Provides condensed information in the form of tip sheets, more comprehensive material in powerpoints and short audio podcasts. 
  • The material is well-explained and addresses important aspects related to food allergies. 
  • Has the potential to enhance learning.
Concerns:

 

Engaging and interactive activities would improve the learning. For example, virtual simulations, or knowledge check questions, application exercises, or self-reflection activities.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:

 

  • Relatively easy to navigate.
  • Well organized.
  • The software is robust and in working order.
Other Issues and Comments:

Dates on different material not provided or older.

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