[etni] Fw: re: Oral Bagrut

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From: "Green point" <green_p@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Oral Bagrut


Totally agree .

Even the shy kids start talking ; moreover they take a lot of pride being 
able to communicate in English and that boosts their achievements in other 
subjects as well.

Rachelli


Louise wrote:
> Firstly, let me say that I believe that it is vital, in learning any
> language, that students be able to verbally communicate. Without the
> ability to speak - what is the point? In looking at our students' future, 
> the
> ability to speak English is a skill that will help them get better jobs,
> more pay, as well as help Israel to become competitive in a global
> economy.
> Diplomats, businessmen, politicians, researchers, scientists will all (and
> do now) need an excellent command of English.
> Having said this, I ONLY speak English in my classes - this is true of 3
> points to 5 point Bagrut as well as elementary classes when I taught them.
> At first the students panic when they realize I won't speak Hebrew.
> Actually, my Hebrew is very poor and I let them know that this is because
> I do not speak. Through gentle encouragement they begin to relax and the
> next thing I know they are speaking! In the beginning I do not correct 
> them - I
> want them to relax and know that speaking with mistakes is better than not
> speaking at all. Slowly, slowly students are speaking English with me in
> as well as outside the classroom - and it is beautiful to see. By the time
> they get to the Bagrut Oral exams, there is not much to do but to review 
> what
> type of questions they may get as well as to re-visit their projects.
> You may ask, how can they understand me if I dont speak Hebrew? You will
> be surprised to know that between drawing and doing a modified charades 
> does
> wonders in teaching vocabulary. Also, there is ALWAYS 1-2 students who
> know the word and can give the Hebrew translation.
> I think "the system" must have better faith in our students that they can
> learn to speak a foreign language no matter what their 'level' is. Being
> able to speak and doing a Bagrut are two separate things. If we really
> want to help our students' future than I say speaking should be as 
> important as
> doing an unseen. A student is more likely to need this skill. Therefore in
> my mind I would have English only classes at all grades and levels.



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