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Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 5
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The Skills That Matter in Adult Education. Issue Brief: Health Literacy
Sabrina Kurtz-Rossi
American Institutes for Research
This brief explains what health literacy skills are and why they are important. It describes what skills students need for health literacy and provides tips for integrating health literacy in the adult education classroom.
Descriptors: Adult Education, Multiple Literacies, Knowledge Level, Health Promotion, At Risk Persons, Skill Development, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Cognitive Processes, Information Literacy, Self Concept, Problem Solving, Access to Health Care, Technological Literacy, Internet, Classroom Environment, Student Attitudes, Experience, School Community Relationship, Allied Health Personnel, Information Dissemination
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
Authoring Institution: American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Grant or Contract Numbers: EDESE15A0006/91990018F0371
Department of Education Funded: Yes
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