Tips for the written exam
Suggested by Mr. HamId Al Idrissi
Pedagogical Supervisor; Nador Delegation
Based on my experience with the correction of essay questions, I can suggest the
following:
-Read the question carefully and see what is exactly required of you;
-Can choose to proceed in the process writing manner;
-The content of your essay must reflect your readings; use relevant ELT terminology not just ‘talk’;
-Go over your handouts, articles, ppts, documents I emailed: guidelines, exam specifications;
-Whenever possible strike a balance between theory and classroom practice: what you do, what your students do. Provide examples from textbook material, (see ppt on Standards for high school teachers);
-Use clear handwriting, possibly elegant, (a teacher’s handwriting mustn’t look like a student’s), practise you still have time;
-Use appropriate organization, accurate mechanics, different colours, e.g. green for subtitles gives good impression and shows the candidate is confident;
-Avoid crossing/rubbing out, whiting…a neat, well- written and organized essay makes good effect on the scorer even when the content isn’t that good;
-Never leave a blank sheet even when you think you know nothing about the topic. You are a teacher; you have ideas, give them a thought and try to develop them. Start writing;
-Manage your time; keep an eye on your watch;
-Other?
- No excuse for not passing.
References.
-Testing for language teachers. A. Hughs
-Writing English language tests. J.B. Heaton.
