PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF TEACHING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY IN AN ENGLISH CLASSROOM.
Keywords:
medical terminology, english classroom, pedagogical implications, contextualized learning, assessment and feedback, language acquisition.Abstract
This article discusses the unique challenges and opportunities presented by teaching medical language in an English educational context. It emphasizes the importance of contextualized learning, active engagement, scaffolding, and differentiated instruction in helping students grasp complex medical terminology. The article also advocates for cross-disciplinary collaboration between language and health education and highlights the critical role of assessment and feedback in the learning process.
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