Resources to help prepare students to talk with/listen to health care professionals

Submitted by Miriam Burt on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 15:43
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Hi, all.

It seems the week for listening/speaking discussions. Julie McKinney, has posted the following in her health care CoP:

Hi Everyone,

I got this request on the IHA Health Literacy List and want to share it with you here:

I’ve been asked by a local literacy agency to help them find a “program that might help a [low literacy] parent develop the listening/questioning skills needed during meetings with doctors and medical professionals.” I’ve done some searching and identified some resources such as Healthy Roads Media, AHRQ and KidsHealth.org, plus I know about the “What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick” book from IHA. Another colleague suggested the Joint Commission videos at http://www.jointcommission.org/topics/speakup_posters_and_videos.aspx. I’m hoping one or more of you might know of some additional resources I’ve missed? If so, please advise – thanks in advance!Please share any ideas you have! Thanks, Julie

Searching the LINCS resource portal under Health Literacy, I found the following, specifically for adult English language learners: A Health Literacy Curriculum for ESOL learners (Beginner Level)

Developed by the Queen’s Library Adult Literacy Program, it is reviewed at http://lincs.ed.gov/professional-development/resource-collections/profile-328

and is downloadable at http://www.queenslibrary.org/services/health-info/english-for-your-health/teacher-beginner-level

The second topic is describing ailments and when you click on the lessons you get an audio online.

Has anyone used this or any other resource? How has it worked?

Miriam Burt, SME, Adult ELL CoP

Comments

Hi Miriam and all, I am so glad you posted a message about the health literacy materials available through the Queens library. These are among the best resources I have seen-- beautifully designed and imminently practical. I have not had  the chance to use these resources myself yet, but I have recommended them to teachers who have found them very useful, indeed. Thanks for posting!

Cheers, Susan

Moderator, Assessment CoP

Thanks, Susan, for commenting on these materials! I reviewed them a few years ago and was very impressed. I especially liked the way the modules were very flexible, could be used for a variety of levels, and included audio files! I'm glad to know that they are being promoted and appreciated.