معرفی
Dr Sharon Yahalom is a Senior Lecturer in the Student Academic Support Unit (SASU) within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. She specializes in supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) nursing students, focusing on language and clinical communication skills development. Her PhD in Applied Linguistics from The University of Melbourne underpins her research, which explores CALD nursing students' clinical placement experiences, language in healthcare contexts, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP).
Research Interests:
- CALD nursing students' clinical communication challenges
- Healthcare communication and nursing education
- Language testing and ESP in professional training
Scientific Awards:
- MNHS Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence (2021)
Professional Activities:
- Editorial responsibility for TESOL in Context (2021–2024)
- Collaborations on projects addressing language barriers and clinical communication
Labs/Teams:
Participates in interdisciplinary teams within Monash University’s SASU and collaborates with institutions on CALD student support initiatives.
