Open AccessTeaching of physics applied to engineering higher education by using English language: a literature review
Author(s) -
Óscar Hernán Vargas Villamizar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/2118/1/012020
Subject(s) - relevance (law) , curriculum , context (archaeology) , english language , dual (grammatical number) , mathematics education , higher education , computer science , engineering education , engineering ethics , engineering , pedagogy , sociology , linguistics , psychology , engineering management , political science , paleontology , philosophy , law , biology
The use of English as a second language is an increasing trend in higher education focused on non-native speakers, particularly for engineering programs interested in becoming actors inserted into the international academic context. However, the dual condition of both teaching engineering curriculum contents, and simultaneously using English language in non-native speaking contexts, entails risks and challenges that should be deeply understood. Considering this, results from a literature review are presented, built on articles from academic databases regarding use of two approaches, English as a medium of instruction and Content and language integrated learning, in engineering at higher education institutions, with specific interest in physics teaching, because of its relevance in engineering body of knowledge. As a finding, this topic has not been sufficiently studied in academic literature, and two focuses to carry out further research are suggested to contribute to the understanding of how to teach physics by using English language in non-native speaking contexts.