FUNCTIONAL TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE IN MEDICAL EDUCATION

Abstract

The article includes an analysis in order to ensure the formation of specialized language among foreign medical students, practical application and deep understanding of concepts in the medical field are necessary. Functional teaching strategies are essential because they place medical terms in real contexts, allowing students from the Faculty of Medicine no.2 (international students) to associate them with clinical manifestations, treatment decisions, and patient interactions; they encourage foreign students to think beyond the simple name, they must analyze, compare, evaluate, and synthesize information to master the specialized language. Functional teaching strategies train students to use terms correctly, precisely and unambiguously; they help foreign students practice interacting with the patient, transforming them from a passive receiver of information into an active participant in the learning process. Functional teaching strategies transform learning specialized language from a rote memorization activity into a dynamic, contextualized process essential for the development of future healthcare professionals, capable of thinking critically, communicating effectively, and ensuring patient safety.