Online training for overseas doctors
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 31th Obctober 2007
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presenter/s: Marianne Wagner (Sydney Institute Teacher), Judie Cross, (Languages Teacher) & Stephan Ridgway (MC)
Where: L&I Adobe Connect Online Conference Room
Purpose
The purpose of this session is to introduce participants to the Pilot communication and pronunciation modification course for overseas-trained doctors:
- Stakeholders, aims and objectives and the role of the moodle in this context
- Integrating communication skills with a specific professional context; issues and solutions
- Use of .mp3 recorder; playback and .mp3 voice files for developing both fluency and accuracy in oral communication
Topics
- What are the components of success?
- What makes someone successful?
- What does current research say about it?
Learning outcomes
At the end of this session participants will:
- be aware of the potential of a moodle or similar platform in enhancing learning for any specific group
- be aware of the challenges and benefits of integrating language development into specific professional contexts
- recognise the benefits of using .mp3 voice files in improving overseas-trained professionals’ confidence and skills in oral communication
Session Resources
Communications & Pronunciation Modification
Session PowerPoint presentation
