Should standardized testing be the primary method for evaluating students' academic abilities?
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I'm Teacher Michael, a licensed English teacher.
I'm originally from the United States, but I have been working as a full-time TEFL-certified high school English teacher in Thailand since 2013. I have a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and I am currently studying for my Master's Degree in Liberal Arts.
Participants · 80 people
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Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | If you were going to become a close friend with someone, what would be important for them to know. |
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| Q2. | What subject could you teach a college course on? |
| Q3. | What costume might you wear for a Halloween party? |
| Q4. | What was the best opportunity you ever received? |
| Q5. | When was the last time you had a really, really interesting conversation? |
| Q6. | What are some of your favorite food-related traditions or rituals within your family or culture? |
| Q7. | What was the last book you read, and what did you think of it? |
| Q8. | How do people in your country or culture typically celebrate milestones or life events (e.g., birthdays, weddings, graduations)? |
| Q1. | Should standardized testing be the primary method for evaluating students' academic abilities? |
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| Q2. | What are alternatives to standardized testing? |
| Q3. | Are there cultural biases to academic testing? |
| Q4. | How does test anxiety affect student performance? |
| Q5. | What is the relationship between standardized testing and student creativity? |
| Q6. | Should tests be heavily weighted towards university acceptance? |
| Q7. | Can exam stress have a long-term effect on students? |
| Q8. | In school, were you a good test-taker? |
| Q1. | How do you prioritize your goals and ensure that you are working towards the most important ones? |
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| Q2. | What is your favorite type of dessert? |
| Q3. | What do you do if your kindness is not reciprocated? |
| Q4. | How many true friends do you think you have? |
| Q5. | Do you find yourself at a loss of words? Why/why not. When did that last happen? |
| Q6. | What is the biggest waste of human potential? |
| Q7. | What is the role of family in society, according to you? |
| Q8. | Where does your family name come from? |
Rules
Please be kind and respectful.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
No flirting! Don't ask for other people's social network, number etc. if he/she refuses to give them.
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Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
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Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
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Turning your camera on is mandatory.
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