providing_recorded_oral_feedback_to_students_v2.docx |
Students benefit by hearing what the aspects of their work the teacher understood and didn’t understand; plus, they hear correct speaking being modeled to them about their work. Because it is an individual recording personally focused on them and their work, the students are motivated to listen to the feedback. Also, the grade is given at the end of the recording, so they tend to listen through the whole thing to the end.
No tech glitches. (No CANVAS-related issues.)
Technological Pluses: CANVAS-free and pretty near fool-proof. Can be done with any PC that has a microphone and recording capabilities. Can also be done through your phone. (So I’m told; I don’t have a “smart” phone.)
Grading: The teacher listens and comments on three aspect of the Ss’ recording: pronunciation, content (includes vocabulary), and grammar. She identifies specific features of the student’s recording on which to comment and gives both positive and “constructive” feedback. She gives a holistic grade at the end of her recording.
Procedure:
Tips: I try not to listen to a student’s recording more than once, and I tell them that. “If I don’t catch what you’re saying the one time I hear you say it, it’s not good enough.” {Note: this is for a 700 level Ss.] The holistic grade at the end is the hardest, considering all the aspects of their speaking. Therefore, sometimes, I will give two grades for different features of their recording and then split the difference. “Mohammed, you got a definite ‘A’ on Content—great job on preparing your response, but a low ‘B” on pronunciation as I couldn’t understand many of your words in your conclusion. ∴ ‘B’/86%.” |