Critiquing a Public Health Communication
For this discussion, adhere to the FEM guidelines as you complete the following:
Critique the communication’s effectiveness in persuading the audience about the importance of a change in behavior.Think carefully about the audience and remember that our assumptions and knowledge are often powerful forces that prevent us from understanding the knowledge and learning needs of others.In this communication piece, what was done well and what could be improved?
Response Guidelines
Read and respond to your peers’ discussion posts according to FEM guidelines. Suggest additional improvements to the communication piece. You also may seek clarification or describe examples of related personal or work experience.
Learning Components
This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:
Studies
Readings
Use the Capella University Library to access the e-book, “
Preparing the public health workforce: Educational pathways for the field and the classroom
,” and read the following:
Use the Capella University Library to read the following:
Use the Internet to read the following:
Optional – Readings
You may choose to access the following optional materials for a better understanding of the topics in this unit:
Use the Internet to access these resources:
CDC TRAIN. (n.d.). 2014 core competencies for public health professionals. Retrieved from https://www.train.org/cdctrain/course/1058507/â??This online training module presents the core competencies of a public health leader.CDC TRAIN. (n.d.). How to be an effective spokesperson. Retrieved from https://www.train.org/cdctrain/course/1058892/â??This online training module provides instruction in public speaking for public health professionals.Learning ComponentsThis activity will help you achieve the following learning components:Analyze the language barriers that a particular audience may face.