Immune Literacy: a Call to Action for a System-Level Change

Immune literacy-the ability to hear, learn, read, write, explain, and discuss immunological content with varied audiences-has become critically important in recent years. Yet, with its complex terminology and discipline-specific concepts, educating individuals about the immune system and its role in...

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Published in:Journal of microbiology & biology education 2023-04, Vol.24 (1)
Main Authors: Mixter, Philip F, Kleinschmit, Adam J, Lal, Archana, Vanniasinkam, Thiru, Condry, Danielle L J, Taylor, Rebekah T, Justement, Louis B, Pandey, Sumali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
a community of practice
Audiences
Communities of Practice
Credibility
Curriculum Design
Decision Making
Epidemiology
evidence
Faculty Development
Immunization Programs
immunology education
ImmunoReach
Information Sources
Interdisciplinary Approach
jargon
Perspective
Science Instruction
science literacy
Scientific Concepts
Scientific Literacy
Special Series: Scientific Literacy
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Immune literacy-the ability to hear, learn, read, write, explain, and discuss immunological content with varied audiences-has become critically important in recent years. Yet, with its complex terminology and discipline-specific concepts, educating individuals about the immune system and its role in health and disease may seem daunting. Here, we reflect on how to demystify the discipline and increase its accessibility for a broader audience. To address this, a working group of immunology educators from diverse institutions associated with the research coordination network, ImmunoReach, convened virtually. As a result of these discussions, we request a call to action for a system-level change and present a set of practical recommendations that novice and experienced educators from diverse institutions, professional societies, and policymakers may adopt to foster immune literacy in their classrooms and communities.
ISSN:1935-7877
1935-7885
DOI:10.1128/jmbe.00203-22