Enhancing Specialty Language Learning through Content-Based Instruction: Students of Paramedical Institute of Tiaret as a Case Study.

Abstract

Recent years have witnessed a practical movement in the field of English for Specific Purposes. Due to the acceptance of English as an international language of science and medicine, the number of English language publications has increased to make a strong prevalence of English in the medical field. In this respect, the current situation of teaching medical English in the National Institute of Higher Paramedical Training in Tiaret is not ideal, which prompted researchers to use the Content-based instruction method. Therefore, this study aims to identify an effective teaching method for Public health nursing. To test the hypothesis that Content-based instruction approach contributes in enhancing medical English learning, both quantitative and qualitative method are used. To enrich this study with valuable data, three main tools of research were adapted. These include a classroom observation, pre and post questionnaires submitted to 25 second year nursing students who were randomly selected, added to a structured interview with 2 teachers at the institute. The findings revealed that the Content-based instruction approach is an effective method to be used in classroom setting. It can be concluded that learners‟ needs, levels, and the learning preferences are important factors to consider when designing a course to nursing students.