Teaching communication skills: students communicating what, to whom, why, and how?

It is generally accepted that ‘communication skills are important’ for today’s graduate. However, there are a range of conceptions, and perhaps some misconceptions, about what particular skills are most relevant to the modern workplace, and how we might try to ensure that our graduates acquire them.

Using communication skills in medicine as an example, and interspersed with some reflections on his journey in teaching these skills, Dr Taylor will discuss which skills he focuses on, why he does so, and how these skills can be effectively and efficiently assessed.

Dr Taylor will suggest that there are similarities across professions, indeed for all graduates, and that these skills are paramount in an age of cheap information (but perhaps less understanding). This lecture will provoke thought about whether ‘communication skills’ need to be given a fresh look in your program

Author:	Remi Hatsumi (via theBox)
Created:	10/04/2019
Updated:	23/04/2019
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Tags:	Scientia Education Academy Lecture Series Communication Education Teaching
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