The Importance Of Literacy In Education

Literacy is so very important for every human being, I think that goes without saying in this modern age. We tend to take for granted that everyone knows to wash your hands after going to the bathroom, or before eating. However the reality is that there are many people who have had less opportunity or have less ability to improve their literacy. I am astounded that we still have people who cannot read, but we need to be aware of this fact. Relatively few Americans are considered proficient in understanding and being able to manage their own health care due to literacy (Koh, Brach, Harris, Parchman, 2013). Therefore when we are discussing information to our patients it is important to keep the educational material to about a 6th grade …show more content…
I go through the education on my part then ask if they have questions, I then demonstrate or educate any areas that they need. This is followed by them then teaching back to me the material. I know from experience that they will need some slight adjustments, but can grasp the content rapidly with this method. I then ask if they have questions and give them contact information if they have questions at a later time. When deciding what instructional methods and material to use it is important that I consider the major factors that will enhance or take away from learning such as: the size and diversity of the audience, my expertise on the subject, what needs to be learned, potential of leaning the objectives, cost and effectiveness, the setting it will be taught, and technology needed (Bastable, 2014). Being polite, respectful and culturally competent has made this method very effective for me personally. Keeping the group small minimizes distractions, and allows for a much more personal experience. This tends to help with information uptake in a minimum of time. The cost is minimal, however the effectiveness is improved by making it more personalized for the intended