Return-Path: <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j1EKiaC05707; Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:44:36 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:44:36 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <20050214204011.SKXE15978.out012.verizon.net@Barb> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Barbara Garner" <b.garner4@verizon.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:1292] Health Literacy X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 4327 Lines: 156 Here's a survey on health literacy you may be interested in completing. If you complete it before February 23, you get a free copy of the Family Health Literacy Compendium.Barb Garner My name is Julie McKinney, and I am working with World Education, Inc. on a Family Health Literacy Resource Project. We are collecting materials to help teachers address the health concerns of families in their programs while teaching literacy. Our first step is to find out exactly what kind of resources would be most useful. So, I am sending this e-mail to ask for your help. If you can, please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. If you respond by FEBRUARY 23rd and include your mailing address, then we will send you a copy of our latest resource guide and a copy of the new Family Health Literacy Compendium when it is published. You can send your answers to me by e-mail, fax or mail. If you respond by e-mail, please use my direct e-mail (below). For the sake of the other list members, PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND BY CLICKING "REPLY", unless it is an issue for the whole group. Thank you so much for your help! Julie McKinney World Education, Inc. 44 Farnsworth St. Boston, MA 02210 Phone: (617) 482-9485 Fax: (617) 482-0617 julie.mckinney@comcast.net Survey for Family Literacy Teachers Put an X in the boxes to mark your answers: [X] 1. How would you describe yourself and your program? (Check all that apply.) [] we serve mostly inner city students [] we serve mostly students from rural areas [] I teach ABE [] I teach ESOL [] I teach beginner level learners [] I teach intermediate level learners [] I teach pre-GED learners [] I work directly with children [] I teach parenting skills [] I do PACT (parent and child together) activities 2. How much have you used health as a content area in the classroom? [] never [] once or twice [] several times [] regularly 3. What are some of the barriers to using health as a content area? (List top three and add others if you want.) 1. 2. 3. Others: (Examples: lack of time to prepare, lack of resources, students may be uncomfortable, my lack of health knowledge, lack of institutional support.) 4. What would make it easier for you to use health as a content area? (List top three and add others if you want.) 1. 2. 3. Others: (Examples: other teachers in my program also teaching health, health curriculum designed for literacy teaching, link with local health providers, health information at low reading level/other languages.) 5. Which health topics are of most interest to your learners? (Rate top three and add others if you want.) 1. 2. 3. Others: 6. How do you find resources for teaching about health? (Rate top three.) [] search the web [] use resource room at my center [] library (what kind? ) [] recommendations from other teachers [] other: [] other: 7. How much do you use the internet for teaching-related purposes? [] every day [] once or twice a week [] once or twice a month [] never 8. How much do your students use the internet? On their own: [] every day [] once or twice a week [] once or twice a month [] never In class: [] every class [] once a week [] once or twice a month [] never 9. What kinds of resources would you like to find? (Rate the following types of resources, with 1 being the most helpful and sought after. Use as many "other" categories as you want--your most-needed resources may not be listed here.) [] easy-to-read health information [] colorful health information booklets [] curricula (comprehensive set of lessons) [] teaching activities (single lessons) [] web sites to create lessons around [] web sites that students use during class [] PACT (parent and child together) activities [] kids books about health [] guidance on how to incorporate health in the classroom [] research [] other: [] other: [] other: [] other: 10. Do you know any good online resources that address health issues for families? (Please write the name and web-address.) Thanks so much for filling this out! Please e-mail back to: julie.mckinney@comcast.net Barbara Garner Editor, Focus on Basics b.garner4@verizon.net (781) 784-4489 9 Cottage Street Sharon, MA 02067
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