A cassette recorder was used for a 'viva' with a masters student in
Bangor who was examined 'orally' (having been given time to think out
and 'map' her answers in written form first)- with the idea that the
recording could be used for second marking / moderation if necessary,
along with the 'mindmaps' she had drawn up - which the examiner was also
able to refer to at points to ask for fuller explanations.
claire ozel wrote:
> Concerning evidence in oral exams:
>
> In order to improve conditions for access to Turkish universities by
> visually-impaired candidates, I have spent some time looking at the
> variety of options offered for university entrance exams in countries
> ranging from Finland to Japan.
>
> However, I am also an IELTS examiner (the British Council's
> International English Language Testing System exam, run from
> Cambridge). Every spoken test has to be recorded on cassette. Most
> of the time it is never needed, but if a student wants to contest a
> grade the evidence is there. And examiners' performance can also be
> checked.
>
> I have proposed this to the Turkish National Examination Board, as the
> equipment is not expensive, is readily available, and provides an
> effective deterrent to both sides: knowing that the exam is being
> recorded discourages most unethical requests or offers of help.
>
> One student last June sued because the 'over-helpful' reader kept
> offering 'better ways of working' and arguing with her. I don't know
> how she won her case as there was no recording; but she did. I now
> hope to get the message out to candidates nationwide...
>
> In Britain, you'll have access to more technological solutions, but
> this is a basic that works.
>
> Claire Ozel,
> Disability Support Coordinator,
> Middle East Technical University,
> Ankara, Turkey
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Liz Du Pre
Student Tutor, Dyslexia Unit,
University of Wales, Bangor
Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG
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