Developing science students' communication skills in the context of their discipline: why we should and how we can
Outline of session
Who are you? What do you hope to get from the session?
Our goals for the session
What employers say
How was the course run?
What really works?
Some VITAL advice
Incorporating communication skills into any discipline
Why teach communication skills in context?
Ideological barriers
Practical difficulties
Reactions to writing problems
How did students describe the course?
What did students enjoy most about the course?
Conclusions
References
Email: m.zadnik@curtin.edu.au
Home Page: http://www.curtin.edu.au/curtin/dept/phys-sci/school/rg-physed.html