Oral Test is a method to evaluate whether a student or students are up to the standard set by the panel of examination. I have a belief that teachers know students best in terms of the subject matter if not mentally or spiritually.
The ability to speak isn't solely depend on the mouth but together with the pronunciation, intonation, facial expression, body language, voice projection, etc. All the points mentioned above are the criteria required to ensure a successful conversation.
As the saying goes, "Speak to the right person, at the right time, and at the right place". How true! I can't agree more!
This time around, i have decided to ask my students to be in groups, come out with a script and do the performance as their Oral Test. I came to realize that most of them have not had experience in writing a script or acting. Well, NO HARM TRYING! Girls," DO THINGS RIGHT AT THE FIRST TIME, AND EVERY TIME". Don't worry, go all out with it and surprise me with your intelligence and capability.
I am quite happy to see that most students are actually taking it seriously, having the practice after school or even practice in the weekend. GOOD JOB! I appreciate your hard work.
For certain groups, i have to apologize to you because i might hurt your feelings when i asked you guys to redo. It could be destructive and disheartening listening to such cruel request. Girls, we go for good if not perfect k. I can't actually say "Wow, very good, go on with it" if the script was not really appealing enough or there is problem with the suitability of the script.
Success does not come so easily, it needs patience, hard work and persistence. I only hope that you guys could come out with a better version. Despite the circumstances, you guys have made it. I was thrilled to read the 2nd script of yours, i could say there were much much better than the previous ones.
The expressions that showed disappointment from you made me sad, but i knew that you guys will grow stronger and improve. When i accepted the 2nd script, i could see the smiles on your faces... pure and blissful- I KNEW I HAVE MADE THE RIGHT DECISION.
Guys, i long for your performance. Whatever it is, i would like to see your hard work and also the team spirit. I won't be stingy in giving marks. If you deserved it, you have it!
SURPRISE ME! SURPRISE EVERY BODY! :-) GOD BLESS YOU!
