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Incomprehensible jargon for a majority…
… a common language for a few.
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
Background of the Swiss Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) program.
Objectives of the course.
Building the syllabus around the core of technical vocabulary.
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Technical Vocabulary at the Core of Course Development
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
2000: Military Security starts a Deminer Supervisor Program
Defense School of Languages, Beaconsfield, UK
2003: Budget reduction
February: request for a course
March: needs assessment and concept formulation
May: first course
Background HEER •
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Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
EOD Supervisors must:
use and explain the IMAS Glossary
give instructions and briefings
write reports
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Objectives
« This is how technicalthey need to be! »
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
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Building the syllabus
Instructions
Reports
Briefings
IMAS
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
Pilot course:
Vocabulary taught in alphabetical order
Reinforced by:CardsMatching exercisesTests
End of course surveys Participants Instructors
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Building the syllabus
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
Second course:
Created a picture-based vocabulary
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Building the syllabus
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
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Building the syllabus
Prodding:
a procedure employed in the process of demining whereby ground is probed to detect the presence of sub-surface mines and/or UXO.
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
Second course:
Picture-based vocabulary
Included realiaVisits
Conferences
Use of authentic material
End of course surveys
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Building the syllabus
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
Third course:
Reorganized vocabulary by topicReorganized the syllabus
Included technical readings
Created a summary diagram
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Building the syllabus
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
Week 2 vocabulary topics:
Munitions & Explosives (IMAS)
Render Safe Procedures (IMAS)
Safety at work (IMAS)
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Example
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
Assignments based on Week 2 topics:
Giving instructions: Set up equipment for disposal. React to a demining accident.
Writing: Initial demining accident report. The risks in demining operations.
Briefing: Safety briefing for visitors to the working area. Technical presentation of ammunition.
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Example
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
Technical presentation of munition:
Type & effects
Caliber
Origin
Type of explosive & hazard zone
Type of fuze
Disposal procedure
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Example
Information used by candidates
English used to communicate
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
Questions to answer before teaching technical vocabulary:
What do students already know about the topic?
What do they need to do with this vocabulary?
What language skills are needed?
What resources are available?
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KWL KNL
Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
Communication is not about what the words mean to you, but how the listener understands them.
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Daniel Solioz / English Instructor
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Thank you
