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Materials Selection

We looked for materials that could improve the understanding and communication between health care practitioner and patient, or between teacher and learner. We also looked for direct health education materials that were easy to understand or written in languages other than English. We favored those materials or curricula that encourage interaction, student/ patient input, and critical thinking.

A variety of criteria were considered when selecting these materials. We tried to ensure that all materials provide up-to-date information and are free from obvious stereotypes. We included only materials that are free or low-cost, and available by mail or on the Web. Background materials had to address issues of culture and health, and health education materials had to be written in simple English or available in languages other than English. We also looked for guides addressing issues of culture or health in an adult education classroom. There are also bibliographies and resource guides that you can use to further your own search. Selected videos are ones that bring health messages to multicultural audiences. We looked for locally produced materials that were written for and by specific cultural communities.

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World Education
November 2000