Reviving Oral Exams The value of oral assessments in education

We’ve become so reliant on written exams and essays that we’ve forgotten the value of old-school oral assessments. This fascinating article, Bring Back the Lost Art of Oral Exams, reminds us that oral exams have a long, venerable history dating back millennia.

Though they faded in popularity over time, oral exams offer unique benefits — they eliminate cheating and plagiarism while providing a more dynamic test of students’ knowledge.

After analyzing their continued use in places like Norway, the author makes a compelling case that we should resurrect oral exams as an authentic way to evaluate true learning.

With new concerns over AI-generated content, the interactive nature of viva voce exams is more relevant than ever. It’s time we revisit this lost art and restore the power of the spoken word (oracy) in education.

Read the full article here.