Course materials Mahaasiswa Keswan -pertemuan 1-3

 Pertemuan 1

Course Title: English for Veterinary Paraprofessionals

🗓️ Week 1: Course Introduction and Self-Introduction (Speaking & Orientation)

🎯 Lesson Objectives

- Understand the objectives of the course and its relevance to their future career in animal health.

- Introduce themselves confidently in a professional context using correct English structures.

- Practice speaking skills through structured self-introduction exercises.

- Apply basic vocabulary relevant to veterinary paraprofessional contexts.

- Develop awareness of professional etiquette when speaking in English.

🧑‍⚕️ Part I: Course Orientation

📌 A. Course Description

This course is designed to enhance English communication skills in veterinary-related contexts. Emphasis is placed on:
- Speaking and Writing in clinical, farm, and agricultural settings.
- Understanding Terminology in animal health practices.
- Professional Communication with clients, farmers, and colleagues.
- Practical Application such as writing reports, giving instructions, and presenting cases.

📌 B. Course Goals

- To improve students’ confidence in professional communication in English.

- To provide practical workplace language skills: report writing, giving instructions, explaining animal care procedures.

- To help students understand the global importance of English in veterinary paraprofessional careers.

📌 C. Relevance to Veterinary Paraprofession (Keswan)

📚 English is widely used in veterinary textbooks, research papers, and international seminars.
💊 Many drugs, equipment, and medical procedures are labeled in English.
🌍 Fluency in English supports communication with international clients, overseas training, and collaboration with global institutions.

👉 Reflection Question for Students:

- Why do you think English is important for your future career?

- Can you give an example of when English might be useful in an animal health setting?

👥 Part II: Self-Introduction Practice (Professional Context)

📌 A. Structure of Professional Self-Introduction

Component	Example	Notes
1. Greeting	Good morning. / Hello.	Use formal or semi-formal expressions.
2. Name	My name is Sinta Lopo.	Use full name (avoid nicknames).
3. Origin	I am from Soe, South Central Timor.	Be specific, include town/city and region.
4. Educational Background	I am a second-semester student at the Animal Health Study Program, Politani Kupang.	Adjust according to current study level.
5. Interest / Reason	I chose this program because I love animals and want to become a veterinary assistant.	Show motivation & passion.
6. Goal	My goal is to work in a government animal clinic or open a pet care service.	Future-oriented statement.
7. Closing	Thank you for your attention. It’s nice to meet you.	Polite ending.

📌 B. Practice Activity: Pair Speaking Practice

Instructions for Students:

- Pair up with a classmate.

- Take turns introducing yourself using the template.

- Listen carefully to your partner’s introduction.

- Give constructive feedback using this checklist:

✅ Feedback Checklist

- Correct grammar and sentence structure

- Clear pronunciation and fluency

- Confidence and appropriate body language (eye contact, smile, posture)

- Completeness of content (all 7 components included)

✍️ C. Writing Task (Homework)

BUatkan sebuah paragraf singkat perkenalan pribadi (5–7 sentences).
Jelaskan:
- Who you are
- Where you are from
- What you study
- Why you chose this program
- Your career goals
Kumpulkan lewat ketua kelas

🎓 Wrap-Up Session

- Review: Key vocabulary & sentence structures for self-introduction.

- Highlight: First impressions in English are very important when working in clinics, labs, or farms.

- Encouragement: Practice daily with friends or classmates to improve fluency.

📚 Vocabulary Focus

English Term	Meaning (Bahasa)	Example Sentence
Veterinary paraprofessional	Tenaga pendukung dokter hewan	A veterinary paraprofessional assists the vet in animal care.
Animal clinic	Klinik hewan	I want to work in a small animal clinic.
Pet care	Perawatan hewan peliharaan	I am interested in starting a pet care business.
Livestock	Ternak	Farmers bring their livestock to the animal clinic.
Vaccination	Vaksinasi	Vaccination is important to prevent disease in cattle.
Diagnosis	Diagnosa	The vet made a diagnosis after examining the dog.

📝 Suggested Extra Practice

- Classroom Game: 'Find Someone Who…' (Example: Find someone who has pets at home. Ask in English and introduce them to the class.)

- Pronunciation Drill: Practice difficult words (veterinary, paraprofessional, livestock, vaccination).

- Listening Task: Teacher reads a model introduction, students take notes and repeat.

End of Pertemuan 1 course Materials

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Pertemuan 2

Week 2 Couse material- Reading

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Course Title: Reading
Level: Diploma 3
Topic: Reading Strategies – Skimming and Scanning
Duration: 1–2 meetings

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🎯 Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• Differentiate between skimming and scanning.
• Apply skimming and scanning strategies in academic reading tasks.
• Improve their reading speed and comprehension.

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🧠 I. Introduction to Reading Strategies

A. What is Skimming?
Skimming is reading quickly to get the main idea or general overview of a text.
🔹 When to use it?

• Before reading in detail
• To decide if the text is relevant
• During exams to get the gist quickly

B. What is Scanning?
Scanning is reading quickly to find specific information (like a number, date, or name).
🔹 When to use it?

• To find answers in a text
• To look for facts, keywords, or figures
• When checking schedules or data

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📖 II. Skimming in Detail

How to Skim:

1. Read the title, headings, and subheadings
2. Read the first and last paragraphs
3. Read the first sentence of each paragraph
4. Ignore examples, details, or data unless necessary

Example Text (for Skimming):

"Climate change has become one of the most pressing global issues in the 21st century..."

📖 Reading Passage: Climate Change in the 21st Century

Climate change has become one of the most pressing global issues in the 21st century. It refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, mainly caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities release greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the Earth’s temperature to rise.

One of the major impacts of climate change is the increase in global average temperature, often called global warming. This warming leads to melting ice caps in the Arctic and Antarctic, rising sea levels, and more frequent extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts. These changes threaten ecosystems, animal habitats, and human settlements around the world.

Climate change also affects agriculture and food security. Changes in rainfall patterns and extreme heat can reduce crop yields, while rising sea levels may damage coastal farmland. In many developing countries, where communities depend heavily on agriculture, climate change poses a serious risk to livelihoods.

To address this issue, many governments and organizations are working on solutions. These include shifting to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, protecting forests, promoting sustainable farming, and creating international agreements like the Paris Agreement. However, experts warn that stronger global cooperation and urgent action are still needed to reduce emissions and protect the planet for future generations.

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🧾 Vocabulary Notes

• Pressing issue = urgent, important problem
• Fossil fuels = coal, oil, natural gas used for energy
• Greenhouse gases = gases that trap heat in the atmosphere (CO₂, CH₄)
• Global warming = the rise of Earth’s average surface temperature
• Ecosystem = community of living organisms and their environment
• Sustainable = able to continue without causing harm to the environment

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📝 Comprehension Questions

A. General Understanding

1. What is climate change and what causes it?
2. What is global warming and how does it affect the planet?
3. How does climate change influence agriculture?
4. What international effort is mentioned to fight climate change?
5. Why do experts say urgent action is necessary?

B. True or False

1. Climate change is only caused by natural factors.
2. Global warming causes rising sea levels.
3. Climate change does not affect agriculture.
4. The Paris Agreement is an international effort to reduce emissions.
5. Developing countries are more vulnerable to climate change impacts.

C. Vocabulary Practice
Match the words with their definitions:

1. Greenhouse gases
2. Fossil fuels
3. Sustainable
4. Ecosystem
5. Global warming

a. Fuels such as coal, oil, and gas
b. The natural community of living things and their environment
c. Rise in Earth’s average temperature
d. Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere
e. Environmentally friendly and lasting

 

Skimming Task:
👉 What is the topic?
👉 What is the writer’s purpose?

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🔍 III. Scanning in Detail

How to Scan:

1. Know what you're looking for (a number, name, or keyword)
2. Move your eyes quickly over the text
3. Don’t read every word
4. Stop when you find the target

Example Text (for Scanning):

"The meeting will be held on August 15 at 10:30 AM in Room B-204..."

Scanning Task:
👉 When is the meeting?
👉 Where is it held?

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📝 IV. Practice Activities

Activity 1: Skimming Practice
Read a short article (provided or printed).

• Time: 3 minutes
• Questions:
• What is the main idea?
• What are the subtopics?

Activity 2: Scanning Practice
Use a class schedule, train timetable, or an online article.

• Time: 2 minutes
• Questions:
• What time is the English class on Friday?
• What page mentions the author’s name?

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💡 V. Tips for Effective Skimming & Scanning

Skimming	Scanning
Use titles and headings	Know exactly what to find
Don’t read word-by-word	Use keywords
Focus on main ideas	Ignore irrelevant information
Useful for previewing	Useful for tests, facts, data

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📚 VI. Homework / Assignment

Task:
Find one news article online (minimum 300 words).

• First, skim it and write down:
• Title
• Main idea
• 2–3 key points
• Then, scan it to find:
• A number
• A date
• A proper noun (name/place)

Submit your answers in the next class.

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🧪 VII. Assessment

• In-class participation (10%)
• Activity worksheet (20%)
• Homework (20%)
• Short quiz next meeting (50%) – multiple choice & short answer based on reading texts

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📎 Additional Materials

• Reading worksheet (PDF)
• Skimming vs. Scanning comparison chart
• Sample articles for class use

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📘 Course Material: Reading Practice and Answering Questions on Animal Texts

Course Title: Reading

Level: Diploma 3
Topic: Reading Practice and Comprehension – Animal Texts
Duration: 1–2 meetings (90 minutes per session)

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🎯 Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Read and understand short scientific texts about animals
• Identify main ideas and specific details
• Answer comprehension questions accurately
• Expand vocabulary related to animal topics

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🧠 I. Introduction to Reading Comprehension (10 minutes)

Discussion Starter:

• Do you enjoy reading articles about animals?
• Why is it important to understand texts about animals in your field?

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📖 II. Reading Strategies Refresher (10 minutes)

• Skimming → to get the main idea
• Scanning → to find specific information
• Reading for detail → to answer questions based on the content

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🐄 III. Sample Text 1 – Informational (Reading + Questions)

Title: The Role of Cows in Sustainable Agriculture

Text (simplified for intermediate level):

Cows are important animals in many parts of the world. In sustainable agriculture, they help by producing organic fertilizer from manure. Farmers also use cows for milk and meat production. Cows are ruminants, which means they have a special stomach with four compartments to digest grass efficiently. However, cows also produce methane gas, which contributes to climate change. Therefore, many researchers are trying to find ways to reduce methane emissions from cows.

Vocabulary Preview:

• Sustainable = lasting or environmentally friendly
• Ruminants = animals with a four-part stomach
• Methane = a type of gas

Comprehension Questions:

1. What are the benefits of cows in sustainable farming?
2. What is a ruminant?
3. How do cows contribute to climate change?
4. Why are researchers studying cow methane emissions?
5. Name two products we get from cows.

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🦔 IV. Sample Text 2 – Descriptive (Reading + Questions)

Title: The Unique Defense of the Hedgehog

Text (short):

The hedgehog is a small nocturnal animal that lives in gardens and forests. It is known for its sharp spines, which help protect it from predators. When threatened, a hedgehog rolls into a tight ball, hiding its soft body and exposing only its spines. This defense mechanism is very effective against dogs, foxes, and other predators.

Comprehension Questions:

1. When is a hedgehog active?
2. What is the function of the hedgehog’s spines?
3. How does the hedgehog protect itself?
4. What types of animals attack hedgehogs?
5. What kind of habitat do hedgehogs live in?

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📚 V. Group Activity (15–20 minutes)

Instructions:

• Form small groups of 3–4 students
• Each group receives a short animal-related text (e.g. about elephants, marine animals, domestic pets)
• Task:
1. Read the text
2. Underline difficult words
3. Write 3 comprehension questions
4. Exchange with another group and answer their questions

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✍️ VI. Vocabulary Building Exercise (10 minutes)

Match the words with their meanings:

Word	Meaning
Predator	A. Animal that eats other animals
Herbivore	B. Animal that eats only plants
Endangered	C. At risk of extinction
Habitat	D. Natural home of an animal
Mammal	E. Animal that gives birth to live young

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📝 VII. Homework / Assignment

Instructions:

• Find an article or short text (200–300 words) about any animal
• Write a short summary (3–5 sentences)
• Create 5 comprehension questions based on the text
• Submit next meeting

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🧪 VIII. Optional Quiz (for next meeting)

Format:

• 10 questions (mix of multiple choice, true/false, short answers)
• Topics: Main ideas, vocabulary, specific information from unseen animal texts

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📎 Teaching Materials Included (on request):

• Printable texts and worksheets
• PowerPoint slides
• Vocabulary list: 50 key animal-related terms
• Quiz template in Word

 

End of Pertemuan 2 course materials

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Pertemuan 3

Pertemuan 3-English Terms for Animal Health Students

Listening: Terminologi Kesehatan Hewan

Diploma 3 – Animal Health Study Program

I. Learning Objectives

1. Understand the importance of listening skills in animal health practice.
2. Apply active listening strategies in professional contexts.
3. Recognize and correctly interpret animal health terminology in spoken English.
4. Follow oral instructions related to veterinary procedures accurately.

II. Key Concepts

1. Importance of Listening in Animal Health

- Veterinary professionals must listen carefully to farmers, veterinarians, and lectures.
- Misunderstanding terminology can cause errors in diagnosis or treatment.

2. Active Listening Strategies

- Focus Attention
- Predict Content
- Identify Keywords
- Note-taking
- Clarify & Confirm
- Paraphrasing

III. Veterinary Terminology (Examples)

English Term	Indonesian Term	Example in Context
Vaccination	Vaksinasi	The calf needs vaccination against anthrax.
Deworming	Obat cacing	Schedule deworming every 3 months.
Diagnosis	Diagnosis	The diagnosis is respiratory infection.
Quarantine	Karantina	Animals must undergo quarantine before transport.
Disinfection	Disinfeksi	Disinfection is required after outbreak.

IV. Listening Practice Activities

Activity 1: Keyword Listening
- Teacher reads short veterinary sentences.
- Students listen and write down key terms.

Activity 2: Instruction Following
- Teacher gives short instructions in English, students act or write the steps.

Activity 3: Matching Terms
- Students listen to a list of spoken terms.
- Match them with correct definitions/Indonesian meaning on worksheet.

Activity 4: Listening to a Case Report
- Short case report read aloud.
- Students answer comprehension questions.

V. Reflection and Discussion

- How do listening skills affect communication with farmers and veterinarians?
- Which strategies helped you understand new terminology best?
- Share difficulties you had in following oral instructions.

VI. Assignment / Homework

1. Find 5 veterinary terms in English from textbooks or articles.
   - Write their Indonesian meaning.
   - Create a short listening script (2–3 sentences) using these terms.
   - Practice with a partner: one reads aloud, the other listens and notes key terms.

Glossary of Animal Health Terminology A–Z

This glossary contains over 200 important terms for Animal Health students.

A

·       Abortion – Keguguran

·       Abscess – Bisul/nanah

·       Acute – Akut

·       Anemia – Kekurangan sel darah merah

·       Antibiotic – Antibiotik

·       Antibody – Antibodi

·       Antiseptic – Antiseptik

·       Atrophy – Penyusutan jaringan

B

·       Bacteria – Bakteri

·       Benign – Jinak

·       Biosecurity – Biosekuriti

·       Bloat – Perut kembung ruminansia

C

·       Calf – Anak sapi

·       Carrier – Pembawa penyakit

·       Castration – Kastrasi

·       Coccidiosis – Penyakit akibat protozoa

D

·       Dehydration – Dehidrasi

·       Diagnosis – Diagnosis

·       Diarrhea – Diare

·       Disinfection – Desinfeksi

E

·       Edema – Bengkak

·       Endemic – Selalu ada di daerah tertentu

·       Endoparasite – Parasit dalam tubuh

·       Estrus – Birahi

F

·       Feces – Feses

·       Fever – Demam

·       Fracture – Patah tulang

·       FMD – Penyakit Mulut dan Kuku

G

·       Gestation – Kebuntingan

·       Goiter – Gondok

·       Grooming – Perawatan hewan

H

·       Hemorrhage – Pendarahan hebat

·       Herd Immunity – Kekebalan kelompok

·       Host – Inang

I

·       Incubation Period – Masa inkubasi

·       Immunity – Kekebalan

·       Infection – Infeksi

·       Injection – Suntikan

J

·       Jaundice – Penyakit kuning

·       Joint – Sendi

·       Jugular vein – Vena jugularis

K

·       Kidney – Ginjal

·       Ketosis – Gangguan metabolisme sapi perah

L

·       Lactation – Masa menyusui

·       Lameness – Pincang

·       Lesion – Lesi

·       Lymph node – Kelenjar getah bening

M

·       Mastitis – Radang ambing

·       Metabolism – Metabolisme

·       Mycosis – Infeksi jamur

N

·       Necrosis – Kematian jaringan

·       Neonatal – Baru lahir

·       Nutrition – Nutrisi

O

·       Obstruction – Sumbatan

·       Ointment – Salep

·       Oral – Melalui mulut

P

·       Parasite – Parasit

·       Pathogen – Penyebab penyakit

·       Pneumonia – Radang paru-paru

Q

·       Quarantine – Karantina

·       Quadruped – Hewan berkaki empat

R

·       Rabies – Rabies

·       Rumen – Lambung pertama ruminansia

·       Rumination – Proses memamah biak

S

·       Salmonellosis – Infeksi Salmonella

·       Septicemia – Infeksi darah

·       Suture – Jahitan

T

·       Tetanus – Penyakit tetanus

·       Therapy – Terapi

·       Toxin – Racun

U

·       Udder – Ambing

·       Ulcer – Luka

·       Uterus – Rahim

V

·       Vaccine – Vaksin

·       Vector – Vektor penyakit

·       Virus – Virus

W

·       Wound – Luka

·       Weaning – Penyapihan

X

·       X-ray – Rontgen

·       Xenotransplant – Transplantasi antar spesies

Y

·       Yeast – Ragi

·       Yolk – Kuning telur

Z

·       Zoonosis – Penyakit menular hewan-manusia

·       Zygote – Zigot

Activity 3: Matching Terms

Part A – Spoken Terms (Teacher Reads Aloud):

1.       Abscess

2.       Bloat

3.       Coccidiosis

4.       Deworming

5.       Edema

6.       Fracture

7.       Gestation

8.       Hemorrhage

9.       Isolation

10.   Mastitis

11.   Necrosis

12.   Quarantine

13.   Rabies

14.   Suture

15.   Zoonosis

Part B – Student Worksheet (Match the Terms):

Definition / Indonesian Meaning	Correct Term
Kumpulan nanah dalam jaringan (bisul)	Abscess
Perut kembung berlebihan pada ruminansia	Bloat
Penyakit parasit usus akibat protozoa Eimeria	Coccidiosis
Pemberian obat cacing	Deworming
Bengkak berisi cairan	Edema
Patah tulang	Fracture
Masa kebuntingan	Gestation
Pendarahan hebat	Hemorrhage
Pemisahan hewan sakit dari hewan sehat	Isolation
Radang ambing pada sapi perah	Mastitis
Kematian jaringan tubuh	Necrosis
Karantina hewan untuk mencegah penularan penyakit	Quarantine
Penyakit menular yang menyerang saraf & bisa menular ke manusia	Rabies
Jahitan luka	Suture
Penyakit menular dari hewan ke manusia	Zoonosis

Script to Start Online English Course Meeting

1. Greeting & Warm Welcome:
Good morning, everyone! Welcome to our online English course for the Animal Health Study Program. I’m very happy to see you all here today. I hope you are doing well and ready to learn.

2. Small Icebreaker / Check-in:
Before we begin, can you please type in the chat box how you are feeling today? Just one word is enough: happy, sleepy, excited, or curious.

3. Introduce Today’s Topic:
Today we are going to focus on Listening: Animal Health Terminology.

4. Set the Learning Objectives:
- Recognize common animal health terminology in spoken English.
- Match English terms with their correct meanings.
- Apply listening strategies when hearing veterinary instructions.

 End of Pertemuan 3 Course Materials

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