Health  Module Introduction and Project Ideas 

            This health awareness curriculum has been designed to increase learners' knowledge about how to access care and be a self-advocating consumer of health care services in the United States. While health issues are touched upon in many adult ESOL texts, this curriculum seeks to expand upon information and activities that are commonly provided and help learners personalize and apply their knowledge.

            To further personalize the learning experience, the instructor is encouraged to guide the learners in designing and implementing an appropriate final project. While the instructor serves as an advisor and facilitator, learners can decide upon an area of health which they would like to explore further and create a project that allows them to do so.

            Below are some suggestions for final projects on health-related issues. These are only suggestions; the learners can implement other ideas of their choosing if the instructor feels they are suited to the topic area.

Organize a health fair in which local health care providers come to the school, provide information and free health screenings to students.

Create a presentation for other classes on prevention of a form of illness such as HIV, diabetes or hypertension.

 Create a brochure for other students on where and how to access low-cost health care in the community.

Select and invite a health care speaker to present to the class. Prepare questions in advance.

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