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What is strength-based learning as opposed to deficit-based learning?

Deficit-based language focuses on identifying and highlighting students’ weaknesses, limitations, and deficiencies.

Strength-based language, on the other hand, emphasizes students’ assets, capabilities, and unique strengths.

While deficit-based language may reinforce negative stereotypes and undermine students’ confidence and potential, strength-based language has the power to uplift, inspire, and empower.

To learn more about strength-based language, read our new blog post on Strength-Based Language: Empowering Narratives in STEM Education.

How would you define medical literacy? Here at MedULingo, medical literacy is not the same as health literacy. Having medical literacy does not mean you are practicing medicine or performing surgery. Knowing the names of drugs is not medical literacy. So what is medical literacy?

Medical literacy here is defined by the four Cs:
- Comprehension
- Conversation
- Communication
- Collaboration

What is medical literacy to you? Tell us in the comments!

Learner preferences and interests matter for medical literacy learners.

Customizing learning experiences is crucial for engagement. Medical literacy resources cater to varied interests ensuring a more engaging and personalized learning experience.

Why else do learner preferences and interests matter in STEM education?
Tell us in the comments!

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Medical literacy takes a STEM learner to becoming a healthcare innovator. Be sure to include medical literacy in your STEM education program.

To learn more about this topic read our new blog post on "How to Empower Future STEM Innovators with Medical Literacy".

Read our new blog post on "How to Empower Future STEM Innovators with Medical Literacy".

https://medulingo.com/how-to-empower-future-stem-innovators-with-self-directed-learning-in-medical-literacy/

How To Empower Future STEM Innovators With Self-Directed Learning in Medical Literacy Self-directed learning has a pivotal role in teaching medical literacy fostering mastery, problem-solving skills, career success, equity, and the cultivation of socially conscious healthcare contributors within STEM education.

When and where should you teach medical literacy? Tell us in the comments?

Read our new blog post on The Benefits of Medical Literacy Resources for Home Education Students at MedULingo.com.

In case you need a reminder:

You are enough.
Being perfect is not okay!
You are capable.
Practice is all it takes.
Believe in yourself.
Carry on!

You can do it!

Medical literacy is about building foundational skills.

Medical Literacy is:
- Language
- Analysis
- Evaluation
- Application

Medical Literacy is not
- Politics
- Religion
- Ideology
- Identity

For more on this topic, read our blog "Building Foundational Medical Literacy Skills in STEM Education" on MedUlingo.com.

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Multiple modalities or delivery methods are needed for medical literacy. From face-to-face, online, onsite and online, blended, or rotational, diverse methods help learners in a multi-modal program with a variety of flexible options.

To learn more about this topic read our new blog on "Why you need varied learning modalities for medical literacy development in a STEM program".

Read our blog article on "How Medical Literacy Activity Books Emplower Learners in STEM Education". You too can teach medical literacy with simple and easy to implement medical literacy resources.

https://medulingo.com/how-medical-literacy-activity-books-empower-learners-in-stem-education/

How Medical Literacy Activity Books Empower Learners in STEM Education Medical literacy activity books facilitate a self-directed learning approach within STEM education, fostering student autonomy, engagement, and confidence while amplifying the effectiveness of the curriculum.

When teaching medical literacy, what should be emphasized? Tell us in the comments!

Read our new blog post on the "Four Cs of Medical Literacy: Comprehension, Conversation, Communication, Collaboration".

Here at MedULingo, medical literacy is not the same as health literacy. Knowing the names of drugs is not medical literacy. Having medical literacy does not mean you are practicing medicine or performing surgery. So what is medical literacy?

Medical literacy is:
- Comprehension
- Conversation
- Communication
- Collaboration

Medical literacy is NOT:
- Health literacy
- Knowing drug names
- Practicing medicine
- Performing surgery

What is medical literacy to you? Tell us in the comments!

What kind of culture will you strive for in your medical literacy education environment?

Here are some possible ideals:
- Ethical awareness
- Curiosity & inquiry
- Lifelong learning
- Empathy & respect
- Broad perspective
- Social responsibility

What would you change or add here?

Read our blog articles on medical literacy in STEM education for more at MedULingo.com.

One person can, and does make a difference. - Albert Schweightzer

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Can you teach medical literacy? Yes, you can!

Medical literacy is language, not brain surgery.

If you can teach science, you can teach medical literacy.

IF you can teach technology, you can teach medical literacy.

If you can teach engineering, you can teach medical literacy.

If you can teach math, you can teach medical literacy.

As a caveat...
- If you cannot teach science, do not teach science.
- If you cannot teach technology, do not teach technology.
- If you cannot teach engineering, do not teach engineering.
- If you cannot teach math, do not teach math.

But you can still teach medical literacy!

Like, if you agree!

Have you thought of how the next generation of STEM innovators could be empowered by self-directed learning in medical literacy?

Here are some ways we've identified as ways that self-directed learning can empower future innovators:
1. Mastery Learning
2. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
3. Career Success & Advancement
4. Equity & Access
5. Producing Socially Conscious Leaders

Swipe to learn more!

How important is self-directed learning to you in the realm of medical literacy and STEM education? Tell us in the comments!

When teaching medical literacy to STEM learners, what should you do? Tell us in the comments!

Read our new blog post on "Building Foundational Medical Literacy Skills in STEM Education". This article expands on defining medical literacy as development of foundational skills.

Medical Literacy is:
- Language
- Analysis
- Evaluation
- Application

Medical Literacy is not
- Politics
- Religion
- Ideology
- Identity

Why does flexibility matter for medical literacy in STEM education?

Swipe to learn more or read our blog article "How Medical Literacy Activity Books Empower Learners in STEM Education".

How would you define medical literacy? Here at MedULingo, medical literacy is not the same as health literacy. Having medical literacy does not mean you are practicing medicine or performing surgery. Knowing the names of drugs is not medical literacy. So what is medical literacy?

Medical literacy is:
- Comprehension
- Conversation
- Communication
- Collaboration

Medical literacy is NOT:
- Health literacy
- Knowing drug names
- Practicing medicine
- Performing surgery

What is medical literacy to you? Tell us in the comments!

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."

What they say is true - no one can take what you've learned from you.
Always keep learning and treasure what you learn!

Just a reminder that you matter! Here are your MedULingo affirmations today. Try saying these to yourself.

Which one do you like the most? Tell us in the comments!

Activity books are one way to empower self-directed STEM learners.

Here are five ways they empower learners:
1. Learner Autonomy
2. Supporting Interests
3. Flexible Learning
4. Age-Appropriate Materials
5. Improving Learner Confidence

What is your experience with activity books? Do you like using them to learn at your own pace or to practice material? Do you prefer pen and paper modalities or digital? Tell us in the comments!

This Teaching Tuesday, what will you train your learners for? Tell us in the comments!

Read our new blog on "Why you need varied learning modalities for medical literacy development in a STEM program".

It may be hard to think of getting out into nature in the middle of winter, but it may be time to start planning for a nature-ful summer.
How do you enjoy nature in the winter? How about in the summer? Tell us in the comments!

Can you teach medical literacy? Yes, you can!

Medical literacy is language, not brain surgery.

If you can teach numbers, you can teach medical literacy.

IF you can teach logic, you can teach medical literacy.

If you can teach art, you can teach medical literacy.

If you can teach music, you can teach medical literacy.

You can most definitely teach medical literacy! Like, if you agree!