Breaking the Silence: Discovering Childbirth Education

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Breaking the Silence: Discovering Childbirth Education

College/UniversityOther1 days

This project, designed for university students, explores childbirth education through personal reflection, media analysis, and collaborative brainstorming. Students connect personal experiences to childbirth, analyze media portrayals for biases, and discuss the purpose of childbirth education. The project aims to increase understanding of societal perceptions and the importance of informed decision-making in childbirth. Activities include reflective journaling, media analysis reports, and lists of CBE benefits.

Childbirth EducationMedia AnalysisPersonal ReflectionSocietal PerceptionsInformed Decision-MakingBiasBrainstorming

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How might we design an engaging introductory activity that connects personal experiences and challenges societal perceptions within childbirth education?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

How does childbirth education address societal perceptions and personal attitudes toward childbirth?
In what ways can personal or social experiences connect to the concept of childbirth education?
How can an introductory activity build curiosity and engagement in childbirth education?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Participants will be able to connect personal experiences to the concept of childbirth education.
Participants will be able to reflect on societal perceptions and personal attitudes toward childbirth.
Participants will be able to understand the purpose and importance of childbirth education.
Participants will be able to demonstrate increased curiosity and engagement in childbirth education.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

The Misinformation Game Show

Present common myths and misconceptions about childbirth as a game show. Students buzz in to debunk the myths with evidence-based information, sparking debate and revealing the need for CBE.

Social Media Campaign Analysis

Analyze various social media posts and campaigns related to childbirth, identifying both helpful and harmful content. Students then brainstorm how CBE can combat misinformation and promote positive narratives.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Personal Reflection: My Childbirth Story Connection

Students reflect on their personal experiences or observations related to childbirth, connecting these experiences to the importance of childbirth education.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Reflect on personal experiences, stories, or observations related to childbirth, either directly or indirectly.

2. Write a short journal entry describing the experience and your initial thoughts or feelings about it.

3. Identify any questions or uncertainties that arose from this experience regarding childbirth.

4. Consider how having more information or education about childbirth could have influenced the experience or your understanding of it.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA reflective journal entry detailing a personal childbirth-related experience and its connection to the need for childbirth education.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsThis activity aligns with the learning goal of enabling participants to connect personal experiences to the concept of childbirth education. It also encourages reflection on personal attitudes toward childbirth.

Activity 2

Societal Perceptions: Childbirth in the Media

Students analyze media portrayals of childbirth, identifying common themes, biases, and misconceptions. This activity aims to reveal societal perceptions and attitudes toward childbirth and the role of CBE in shaping accurate understandings.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Select three different media examples portraying childbirth (e.g., TV show clip, news article, social media post).

2. Analyze each media example for its portrayal of the birthing process, pain, support, and overall tone.

3. Identify any biases, stereotypes, or misinformation presented in the media examples.

4. Write a summary of the common themes and perceptions of childbirth that emerge from the media analysis.

5. Discuss how these perceptions align with or differ from reality, and the potential impact on individuals' attitudes toward childbirth.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA media analysis report summarizing common themes, biases, and misconceptions about childbirth portrayed in the media, and a reflection on the impact of these perceptions.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsThis activity aligns with the learning goal of enabling participants to reflect on societal perceptions and personal attitudes toward childbirth. It also helps students understand the importance of childbirth education in combating misinformation.

Activity 3

CBE: Purpose and Importance Brainstorm

Students brainstorm and discuss the purpose and importance of childbirth education, considering various aspects such as physical preparation, emotional support, informed decision-making, and advocacy.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. In small groups, brainstorm all the potential benefits and purposes of childbirth education for expectant parents and their families.

2. Consider different aspects of childbirth, such as physical preparation, pain management, emotional support, partner involvement, and informed decision-making.

3. Discuss the importance of CBE in empowering individuals to make informed choices and advocate for their needs during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

4. Compile a list of key purposes and benefits of CBE, supported by evidence or examples.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive list of the purposes and benefits of childbirth education, highlighting its importance in various aspects of the childbirth experience.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsThis activity directly aligns with the learning goal of enabling participants to understand the purpose and importance of childbirth education. It also encourages increased curiosity and engagement in the topic.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Childbirth Education Introductory Activity Rubric

Category 1

Personal Reflection and Connection

Assesses the ability to reflect on personal childbirth-related experiences and connect them to childbirth education concepts.

Criterion 1

Reflection Depth

Evaluates how deeply the student reflects on personal experiences and connects them to childbirth education.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates deep reflection with insightful connections to childbirth education, showing a nuanced understanding of personal experiences.

Proficient

3 Points

Shows thorough reflection with clear connections to childbirth education, understanding personal experiences.

Developing

2 Points

Provides basic reflection with some connections to childbirth education, with limited depth in personal experience analysis.

Beginning

1 Points

Shows minimal reflection and struggles to make meaningful connections to childbirth education.

Criterion 2

Question Identification

Assesses the ability to identify questions or uncertainties from personal experiences.

Exemplary

4 Points

Identifies insightful and complex questions that demonstrate a deep understanding of childbirth education's relevance.

Proficient

3 Points

Identifies relevant questions that show a good understanding of childbirth education's relevance.

Developing

2 Points

Identifies basic questions with limited reference to childbirth education relevance.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to identify relevant questions or implications related to childbirth education.

Criterion 3

Impact of Education

Evaluates consideration of how education could alter personal childbirth-related experiences.

Exemplary

4 Points

Thoughtfully explores how comprehensive childbirth education could influence personal experiences, showing creative insights.

Proficient

3 Points

Explores how childbirth education could influence personal experiences with clear and relevant insights.

Developing

2 Points

Considers educational influence on personal experiences with limited insight.

Beginning

1 Points

Shows little exploration of education's potential impact on personal experiences.

Category 2

Media Analysis and Perception

Evaluates analysis of media portrayals of childbirth and understanding of societal perceptions and biases.

Criterion 1

Media Analysis

Assesses the ability to critically analyze media examples to identify themes, biases, and misinformation about childbirth.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides a comprehensive analysis showing exceptional critical thinking in identifying themes and biases in media portrayals.

Proficient

3 Points

Delivers a thorough analysis with effective identification of themes and biases in media portrayals.

Developing

2 Points

Presents a basic analysis identifying some themes and biases in media portrayals.

Beginning

1 Points

Provides minimal analysis with little identification of media themes and biases.

Criterion 2

Impact Discussion

Evaluates discussion on how media perceptions align or differ from reality and influence attitudes.

Exemplary

4 Points

Insightfully discusses the alignment of media perceptions with reality, showing profound understanding of media's impact on attitudes.

Proficient

3 Points

Effectively discusses how media perceptions align with reality and impact attitudes.

Developing

2 Points

Discusses media perception alignment with reality with limited insight into its impact on attitudes.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles with discussing media perception and its real-world impact.

Category 3

Understanding CBE's Purpose and Importance

Evaluates the understanding of childbirth education's role and significance through brainstorming and collaborative activity.

Criterion 1

Purpose Identification

Assesses ability to identify key purposes and benefits of childbirth education.

Exemplary

4 Points

Identifies a comprehensive list of childbirth education benefits and purposes with clear evidence or examples.

Proficient

3 Points

Identifies clear and relevant benefits and purposes of childbirth education with supporting examples.

Developing

2 Points

Lists basic benefits and purposes with limited evidence or examples.

Beginning

1 Points

Provides an incomplete list of benefits and purposes with little supporting evidence.

Criterion 2

Collaborative Contribution

Assesses participation and contribution in group brainstorming activities.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates leadership and actively contributes insightful ideas and questions in group discussions.

Proficient

3 Points

Actively participates and contributes relevant ideas and questions in group discussions.

Developing

2 Points

Participates in discussions but contributes infrequently or without depth.

Beginning

1 Points

Rarely participates in discussions with minimal contribution of ideas.

Beginning

1 Points

Rarely participates in discussions and contributes minimal ideas.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

How has engaging with the 'Personal Reflection: My Childbirth Story Connection' activity shifted your understanding of the connection between personal experiences and the broader scope of childbirth education?

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Question 2

To what extent did the 'Societal Perceptions: Childbirth in the Media' activity reveal biases or misconceptions about childbirth that you were previously unaware of?

Scale

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Question 3

In what ways did the 'CBE: Purpose and Importance Brainstorm' activity clarify the multifaceted benefits of childbirth education for you? Choose all that apply.

Multiple choice

Required

Options

Physical preparation

Pain management techniques

Emotional support

Partner involvement

Informed decision-making

Advocacy skills

Question 4

What is one action you will take to apply what you have learned about the importance of childbirth education in your personal or professional life?

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