ERIC Number: EJ1411053
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-1927-5250
EISSN: EISSN-1927-5269
Medical English Course Quality: A Study of Student and Instructor Perspectives
Wenyu Guan; Poonpilas Asavisanu
Journal of Education and Learning, v12 n6 p97-109 2023
This study investigates the prevailing challenges in teaching English for Medical Purposes (EMP) within Chinese higher education institutions in Guangdong Province, intending to propose strategies for improving the quality and efficacy of EMP instruction. Based on comprehensive responses from EMP instructors and students, three primary issues emerged: a dearth of specialized teaching resources, insufficient medical knowledge among instructors, and limited professional development opportunities. In response to these challenges, the study suggests three core strategies: creating a specialized curriculum, implementing extensive instructor training, and establishing professional learning communities. The proposed specialized curriculum is a coordinated effort between medical professionals and English instructors, integrating timely, authentic, and professional medical content. The instructor training aims to enhance teachers' medical knowledge and familiarity with the linguistic characteristics of medical English. Finally, establishing learning communities encourages reflective teaching and continual professional growth. The study underscores the importance of these targeted strategies in augmenting the quality of EMP instruction in higher education. Nonetheless, it is crucial to continually refine these recommendations in line with the evolving needs of the medical profession and advancements in language instruction.
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Medical Education, Teaching Methods, Higher Education, Communities of Practice, Barriers, Language Teachers, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Familiarity, Reflective Teaching, Foreign Countries
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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