A TEMPLATE FOR THE INTEGRATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN THE ENGINEERING COURSE

摘要

Published studies in the open literature and experience of new engineering graduates have shown that employees who are able to clearly communicate their thoughts and ideas to their employers through written reports and oral presentations advance more quickly in the organisation compared to those who lack these skills even if they possess superior technical knowledge. Also, surveys of engineering employers have shown that while the technical knowledge of engineering graduates is considered to be adequate, the perception is that graduates lack the personal communication skills required of them in the work place.