ESP Debate
Student’s full name: Đàm Thiên Hương Class:……1Q-22……… Date:…………………….......
ESP DEBATE: WEEK 1
Topic 1: Should examination be replaced with other forms assessments ?
Affirmative Tests should be substituted with alternative forms of evaluation
Paraphrase 1 I think that Ministry of Education & Training should use the paper examination like a way
to assess student’s ability.
Paraphrase 2 I think traditional exams should be the main way of testing.
Negative Tests should not be substituted with alternative forms of evaluation
Paraphrase 1 I think traditional exams should not be the main way of testing.
Paraphrase 2 I think that Ministry of Education & Training should not use the paper examination like a
way to assess student’s ability.
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Argumentation: AFFIRMATIVE
AFFIRMATIVE REFUTATION
Argument 1A Stress is a natural part of life and learning.
Examinations are stressful Examinations, like many other challenging
experiences, can be stressful. However, stress
is a natural part of life and learning, and
Explanation Examinations can be stressful for students, learning to manage stress can be a valuable
leading to anxiety, panic attacks, and other skill for students to develop.
negative effects on their mental health. Easy to solve : While examinations can
Alternatives like project-based assessments or be stressful, effective preparation can
presentations can be less stressful and more help alleviate some of the stress. By
engaging for students. studying consistently throughout the
Evidence semester, practicing good time
For example, instead of a final exam, students management, and seeking help when
could be asked to create a project that needed, students can reduce their
demonstrates their understanding of the subject stress levels and perform better on the
matter, such as building a model or creating a exam.
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Argument 2A Examinations can measure knowledge
Examinations do not always reflect real-world skills retention: In many fields, it is important to be
Explanation Examinations often focus on testing knowledge in able to retain knowledge and recall it quickly
a controlled environment, rather than testing skills and accurately. Examinations can effectively
that are applicable in the real world. Alternative measure a student's ability to recall and apply
assessments, such as simulations or case studies, knowledge.
can provide a more realistic measure of a Examinations are a necessary component of
student's ability to apply their knowledge in many professional certifications: Many
practical situations. professions require the completion of
Evidence For example, a student in a business class could examinations to obtain professional
be asked to analyze a case study of a company certifications. These examinations are often
facing a particular challenge and provide designed to test knowledge and skills that are
recommendations based on their analysis. essential for success in these fields.
Argument 3A Examinations do not always encourage creativity Examinations may be necessary for some
or critical thinking fields: In some fields, such as medicine or law,
examinations are necessary to ensure that
professionals have the necessary knowledge
Explanation Examinations often require students to provide a and skills to perform their jobs effectively. While
specific answer to a specific question, leaving little these examinations may not always encourage
room for creativity or critical thinking. Alternative creativity or critical thinking, they are an
assessments, such as debates or problem-solving important part of the education and training
exercises, can encourage students to think more required for these professions.
creatively and critically. Examinations can be used as a starting point
Evidence For example, a student in a history class could be for further exploration: While examinations may
asked to participate in a debate about a particular not always encourage creativity or critical
historical event or issue, requiring them to thinking on their own, they can be used as a
research and analyze different perspectives and starting point for further exploration and
arguments. discussion. For example, a science examination
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could be followed by a class discussion or
project that encourages students to think more
creatively and critically about the scientific
concepts they have learned.
Argumentation: NEGATIVE
AFFIRMATIVE REFUTATION
Argument 1B While it is true that examinations are a
Examinations are widely recognized and accepted common method of assessing knowledge and
Explanation Examinations are widely recognized and accepted understanding in many academic and
by employers, universities, and other institutions professional contexts, their widespread use
as a measure of knowledge and competence. By does not necessarily make them infallible or
viewing a student’s scholastic achievements and universally accepted. One potential issue with
scores, they can clearly see how much effort a examinations is that they may not accurately
student has spend on their study career. measure a student's true understanding of a
subject.
Evidence For example, many universities require applicants Exams typically test a student's ability to recall
to submit standardized test scores with information and provide answers within a time
standardized tests like the SAT or ACT to provide limit, rather than testing their ability to apply that
a common measure of college readiness for knowledge to real-world situations or to think
students across the United [Link] part of the critically about the subject matter.
admissions process. Additionally, exams can be biased against
certain demographics or learning styles, and
may not provide a comprehensive evaluation of
a student's knowledge and abilities.
Furthermore, alternative forms of assessment,
such as project-based assignments, oral
presentations, and group discussions, can also
be effective means of evaluating student
learning.
Argument 2B While it is true that some examinations can be
Examinations can be adapted to suit different adapted to suit different learning styles, it is
learning styles important to recognize that not all examinations
can or should be adapted in this way.
Moreover, even if examinations were adapted
to suit different learning styles, this could
Explanation Examinations can be designed to suit different potentially create an unequal playing field for
learning styles and abilities, such as providing students who do not have the same learning
multiple choice questions or allowing for extra time style preferences.
for students with learning disabilities. By this, For example, if an examination is adapted to
students can know what learning styles is the most suit visual learners, students who do not have a
suitable for them and they can put it into practice strong visual learning preference might be at a
for further examination. disadvantage. In addition, there are many other
Evidence For example, a student with dyslexia may be given factors that can influence a student's
extra time or a reader during an exam to performance on an examination, such as their
accommodate their learning needs. level of preparation, test anxiety, and cognitive
ability. Simply adapting an examination to suit
different learning styles does not necessarily
address these other factors.
Argument 3B Examinations are not always the best way to
Examinations provide clear feedback to students provide feedback to students. Exams only test a
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limited range of knowledge and skills, and they
may not give detailed feedback on areas where
Explanation Examinations provide clear feedback to students a student needs improvement.
on their strengths and weaknesses, allowing them Moreover, exams only test the ability how much
to focus their efforts and help them discover what students can remember amount of knowledges
learning styles are the most suitable for them to from books but it can’t assess how they will
put it into practice and improve their performance apply these knowledges in their life.
in future exams. This can be stressful for students before
Evidence For example, students who receive a low score on every exams, this can affect their ability
a math exam can identify the specific concepts to learn and perform well. Other forms
they need to work on to improve their of assessment, such as quizzes,
understanding of the material. assignments, and projects, can provide
more effective and comprehensive
feedback to support student learning
and growth.
WEEK 7 SELF ASSESSMENT
You should write down what you have done well and what you need to improve next week.
You should write down the specific words or sentences that you may need more practice.
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Cohesion
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