Developmental Literacy Contextualized Curriculum for Health Care: Nursing Assistant

This is a literacy module for developmental and adult basic educators to adapt for use in their classrooms, focused on Oral Communications. The module is contextualized to Healthcare, built around a scenario based on a nursing assistant role. This module is one of 36 modules EDC created in partnership with MA Community College faculty and instructors in both math and literacy, contextualized to key industries, with input from industry partners
Date:
2013
Primary Material Type:
Instructor and/or Advisor/Case Manager Support Materials
Other Material Types:
Student Support Materials
Institution:
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Project Name:
Massachusetts Community College and Workforce Development Transformation Agenda
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
literacy, contextualized curriculum, healthcare, oral communications, nursing assistant

Industry / Occupation

Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities -- Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)

Education / Instructional Information

Credential Type:
  • Diploma
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
Educational Use:
Module available for integration into existing curriculum
Time Required:
1- 3 class periods
Language:
en_US
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Course Note:
Developmental Education

Copyright / Licensing