Improving Oral Communication Skills of Students in Food Science Courses

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Title: Improving Oral Communication Skills of Students in Food Science Courses
Language: English
Authors: Reitmeier, C. A., Svendsen, L. K., Vrchota, D. A.
Source: Journal of Food Science Education. Apr 2004 3(2):15-20.
Availability: Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2004
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Foods Instruction, Food Service, Speech Communication, Communication Skills, Student Evaluation, Food Standards, Science Education, Science Instruction, Alternative Assessment, Evaluation Methods
DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-4329.2004.tb00036.x
ISSN: 1541-4329
Abstract: Communication activities about food evaluation were incorporated into food preparation courses. Oral reports replaced quizzes and an oral presentation replaced the final exam. A rubric was developed to help students evaluate ingredient functions, procedures, techniques, temperatures, and sensory evaluation. Oral report scores, self-evaluations, course evaluations, final grades, and the instructors' observations were used to evaluate the effectiveness of the communication activities. Students learned professional language and practiced professional behaviors. These types of practice opportunities are critical to students' development and important for the food science profession.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 17
Entry Date: 2009
Accession Number: EJ849883
Database: ERIC
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