[etni] fw: listening.. yes.. again..

From: "Aviva Shapiro" - alshapirose@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: listening.. yes.. again..

Sharon,
As I wrote that I thought the LC should be dropped from the bagrut let me clarify myself. I agree with you that listening comprehension (as well as speaking) is an extremely important aspect of the language. What I am saying is that LC on the Bagrut is NOT actually getting a true picture of what many kids know therefore if it's invalid in my opinion.

Maybe if the questions were more open ended it would be a more valid test.

Unfortunately we also teach (don't we? ) hours of literature and poetry and where is this 'tested' on the bagrut ?? I personally test all my students orally but I doubt that is a popular way today. I understand. as it's very time consuming. But the listening comprehension section is still way too problematic. And I agree that we should be able to trust all the schools to
play a tape/CD twice but unfortunately we don't live in such a Utopian world.

Don't worry . I am still listening and teaching these skills.

Aviva

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