Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English, Cordova Public College
Student Research
This study explored the oral assessment strategies used by 30 ESL teachers in Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City during the school year 2025-2026. Researchers used a convergent mixed-methods design based on Communicative Language Teaching and Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory. Data were gathered using custom surveys, interviews and direct observations. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The results showed that teachers adapted communicative and interactive methods of assessment to the level of proficiency of the students. Teachers concentrated on reading-aloud and question-and-answer activities for beginners. Intermediate learners were assessed by guided conversations and sharing of experiences, while advanced learners were assessed by discussions and complex problem-solving activities. The study recommends that educational institutions continue to support collaborative instructional and assessment practices that are student-centered.
Oral assessment strategies, ESL teachers, Learner proficiency
Cordova Public College
[1] L. S. BARUC, C. NASSAR, J. J. PALMA, C. G. PEREZ, N. RECAMADAS, and H. SAGNOY, “ORAL ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES AMONG ESL TEACHERS,” unpublished student research, Cordova Public College, 2026.
