Immune Literacy: A Call to Action for a System-Level Change
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| Title: | Immune Literacy: A Call to Action for a System-Level Change |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mixter, Philip F., Kleinschmit, Adam J., Lal, Archana (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education. 2023 24(1). |
| Availability: | American Society for Microbiology. 1752 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-737-3600; e-mail: journals@asmusa.org; Web site: https://journals.asm.org/journal/jmbe |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation (NSF) |
| Contract Number: | 2120806 |
| Intended Audience: | Teachers; Policymakers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Epidemiology, Scientific Concepts, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy, Communities of Practice, Curriculum Design, Credibility, Information Sources, Interdisciplinary Approach, Faculty Development, Decision Making, Immunization Programs, Audiences |
| ISSN: | 1935-7877 1935-7885 |
| Abstract: | Immune literacy--the ability to hear, learn, read, write, explain, and discuss immunological content with varied audiences--has become critically important in recent years. Yet, with its complex terminology and discipline-specific concepts, educating individuals about the immune system and its role in health and disease may seem daunting. Here, we reflect on how to demystify the discipline and increase its accessibility for a broader audience. To address this, a working group of immunology educators from diverse institutions associated with the research coordination network, ImmunoReach, convened virtually. As a result of these discussions, we request a call to action for a system-level change and present a set of practical recommendations that novice and experienced educators from diverse institutions, professional societies, and policymakers may adopt to foster immune literacy in their classrooms and communities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1397744 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Immune literacy--the ability to hear, learn, read, write, explain, and discuss immunological content with varied audiences--has become critically important in recent years. Yet, with its complex terminology and discipline-specific concepts, educating individuals about the immune system and its role in health and disease may seem daunting. Here, we reflect on how to demystify the discipline and increase its accessibility for a broader audience. To address this, a working group of immunology educators from diverse institutions associated with the research coordination network, ImmunoReach, convened virtually. As a result of these discussions, we request a call to action for a system-level change and present a set of practical recommendations that novice and experienced educators from diverse institutions, professional societies, and policymakers may adopt to foster immune literacy in their classrooms and communities. |
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| ISSN: | 1935-7877 1935-7885 |
