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The oral presentation as a context for learning and assessment

by Chutamas Sundrarajun; Kiely, Richard

Title:

The oral presentation as a context for learning and assessment

Author(s):

Chutamas Sundrarajun
Kiely, Richard

Issued date:

2008

Citation:

Innovation in Learning and Teaching, 2008, p. 1-25

Abstract:

Tests are said to be a common determiner of what actually happens in the classrooms. There are claims for both positive and negative washback. However, there is still very little evidence of how washback from tests affects teaching and learning in classrooms. This article explores how the assessment format (oral presentations) of a Public Speaking in English course in a Thai university shapes students' group discussions in the classroom. Classroom observation data document interaction processes in order to investigate the relationship between classroom discussions and the oral presentations. We present an analysis of the group discussions using a conversational analysis approach and explore the structure of oral presentations through a 'lexical signal' framework (Tadros 1985; 1989; 1994; Boyle 1996). The analysis illustrates how interactions develop and are sustained to facilitate collaborative learning. We relate the findings of this analysis to the structure, linguistic features and quality of the oral presentations of the students from the group discussions. This article argues that washback does exist, that the assessment format can shape classroom activities so that there are enhanced opportunities for learning, and that the particular format investigated here-the oral presentation-merits further investigation.

Resource type:

Article

Extent:

25 pages

Type:

Text

File type:

application/pdf

Language:

eng

URI:

http://repository.au.edu/handle/6623004553/17894
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Copyright © Assumption University.
All Rights Reserved.

Contact Us

The St. Gabriel's Library   
Hua Mak Campus  
Ramkhamhaeng 24, Hua Mak  
Bangkok Thailand 10240  
Tel.: (662) 3004543-62 Ext. 3402  
Fax.: (662) 7191544  
E-Mail Library : library@au.edu  


The Cathedral of Learning Library
Suvarnabhumi Campus
Bang Na-Trad Km. 26 Bangsaothong
Samuthprakarn Thailand 10540
Tel.: (662) 7232024, 7232025
Fax.: (662) 7191544
E-Mail Library : library@au.edu
 

 

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