Medical Literacy for Children Handbook for Curriculum and Instruction

Interested in developing medical literacy curriculum or courses for children? Start with the Medical Literacy for Children Handbook for Curriculum and Instruction.

This is an essential guide for educators, instructional designers, teachers, and program administrators looking to develop effective, inclusive medical literacy curricula tailored to children. This comprehensive handbook outlines a modern, research-backed approach to curriculum design, incorporating culturally responsive and evidence-based education principles.

Grounded in pedagogical learning theories and cognitive neuroscience, the handbook provides a flexible framework that emphasizes culturally responsiveness, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum (GVC) approach. Key strategies include specialized vocabulary instruction, visual representation for complex concepts, and adaptive learning pathways that support children’s development of learning and transversal competencies such as critical thinking, problem solving, and, collaboration.

This resource equips educators with the tools to foster meaningful medical literacy, empowering children to develop medical learning. Ideal for those committed to creating accessible, foundational learning experiences in children’s programs.

This handbook supports medical literacy in the following areas:

• K-12 education
• STEM education
• Extra-curricular education

Engage children in medical literacy learning; download this resource and start planning your curriculum today!

Author: Joan Tu, Zoha Shaukat
Date: October 11, 2025
ISBN 978-1-0692636-2-9
Page Count: 23
Format: Digital Download
Interior: Black & White
Ages: K-12 Education, STEM Education, Extra-Curricular Education

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TERMS OF USE:
One download per educator.

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