ERIC Number: EJ1397744
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1935-7877
EISSN: EISSN-1935-7885
Immune Literacy: A Call to Action for a System-Level Change
Mixter, Philip F.; Kleinschmit, Adam J.; Lal, Archana; Vanniasinkam, Thiru; Condry, Danielle L. J.; Taylor, Rebekah T.; Justement, Louis B.; Pandey, Sumali
Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, v24 n1 2023
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.
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
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Policymakers
Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 2120806