Utilizing videoclips and content-based practice sheets to address hypertension in nursing and dental English courses
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The launching of an EMP course presupposes thorough needs analysis: who are the students, what is their motivation, their level of proficiency in General English, as well as their future use of professional English. In addition to answering those fundamental questions, the course design should also cater to the opportunities and tools for the preparation of the students for lifelong learning and continuous professional education, in that way setting the foundations for dealing with resources (both written and spoken) in English. When teaching Medical English to students of nursing and dental medicine, one should consider the fact that certain aspects of terminology are common to both of those student groups (e.g. general info on hypertension: definition, types, treatment, etc.), therefore, there is an opportunity to use common types of practice sheets and handouts. On the other hand, given the specific aspects of those two healthcare disciplines, it is essential to incorporate their specificities into syllabi: the nursing students will discuss nursing diagnoses, interventions and expected outcomes related to hypertensive patients, whereas dental students will focus on their dental management. The authors suggest employing videoclips of native speakers, experts in their field (DDMs, RNs, etc) as an effective tool for addressing attention shortcomings resulting from the comprehensive use of digital screen multimedia devices. In such a manner, the teachers are provided with means to help students accomplish more of a focus as well as direct their attention towards key pieces of information.
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