Developmental Literacy Contextualized Curriculum for Health Care: Nursing Assistant

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Keywords

literacy , contextualized curriculum , healthcare , oral communications , nursing assistant

Project

Massachusetts Community College and Workforce Development Transformation Agenda

Authors

Education Development Center
Faculty and Instructors from Community Colleges across MA

Date Submitted

2013

Material Type

Instructor and/or Advisor/Case Manager Support Materials

Secondary Material Type

Student Support Materials

Institution

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Industry Partner

License

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

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

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance -- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities -- Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Diploma
Associate Degree
Bachelors Degree

Educational Level

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization