Aileen M.

Santos
Prof. Ed
Letter D

ORAL QUESTIONING
Oral questioning is simply an oral exam. It’s most useful as an assessment method when questions
are open-ended , the assessment needs to address the student’s unique ministrysituation, and there
is no value in getting the student to write it all down.

TYPES OF ORAL QUESTIONING

BASIC ORAL QUESTIONING:

Can be conducted in a group setting in which questions are ask of an entire classroom or staff.

ORAL EXAMINIATIONS:
An oral examination is similar in process to basic oral questioning but is typically administered in
a one-on-one setting in which the respondent is required to answer each question.

ORAL BOARDS:
An oral board usually consists of three to five administrators delivering questions to an individual
to gauge her knowledge of equipments, systems, operational procedures and theoretical concepts
related to the topic at hand.

DISAVANTAGES:
Many student are shy or nervous and have a difficult time verbally communicating knowledge,
especially when they may feel stressed in a classroom.

ADVANTAGES:
Oral questioning allows a teacher to guide his/her own teaching.

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION:
In asking questions, use simple words, correct grammar, and complete sentences

FIVE PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE QUESTIONING:

1. Plan to use questions that encourage thinking and reasoning

2. Ask questions in ways that include everyone
3. Give students time to think
4. Avoid judging students’ responses
5. Follow up students’ responses in ways that encourage deeper thinking

GUIDELINES:

1. Keep written notes

2. You do not need to ask question twice
3. Use a list of questions that are based on the unit requirements
4. Use follow-up questions