EXPERIENCE OF TEACHING MICROBIOLOGICAL DISCIPLINES TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT A MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

• Tatyana S. Podgrushnaya
• Irina N. Protasova

Abstract

The paper analyzes the experience of teaching microbiological disciplines at a medical university to international students studying in an intermediary language. The educational, adaptation and communication difficulties of this group of students are revealed. The results of using modifications of educational material in the educational process and expanding methods of conveying information using adapted collections of tests, situational tasks, and recommendations for independent practical activities are presented. The effectiveness of the measures taken has been proven.

Keywords:quality of education; international students; language problems; adaptation; teaching aids

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