Technology as an Authentic Learning Tool to Develop Speaking Skills of Engineering Students: A Case Study

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  • Shabana Thayniath
  • Sher Mohammed Khan

Abstract

In today’s multi-disciplinary environment, engineers need to understand and communicate with different people. “Scientists study the world as it is, engineers create the world that has never been” (Theodore Von Karman). Engineers try to improve transport, communicate like problem solvers from computer chips or satellites to medical devices and renewable energy, technologies to make the world better. The profession delivers efficient applications for the society. They have a realistic approach, professional responsibility and competent understanding of the purpose of the task in hand. In accordance with this, technical education needs to inculcate in Engineering students a scientific and rational outlook. Majority of the students aims to study in foreign universities for further education and for this; they require good communication skills, on par with other nationals. The students have to appear for tests such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) which require excellent communication and vocabulary skills.

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2019-12-23

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