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<p>Are your assessments fair, or just familiar? Educators often turn to oral assessments to check for real understanding and academic honesty. But does a student&#039;s confidence in speaking always reflect their knowledge? Could our methods be accidentally leaving some learners behind?</p>

Rethinking Oral Assessment

<p>This session explores a critical question: Do interactive oral assessments (IOAs) truly support equity in Aotearoa New Zealand classrooms?</p><h2>About This Event</h2><p>Join academyEX&#039;s Herbert Thomas as he shares findings from a recent case study within our Master of Contemporary Education programme. He explored how IOAs work with primary and secondary teachers, where culturally sustaining practice and genuine community engagement are vital.</p><p>Building on research from the Australian context and using the McCES Framework, Herbert’s work highlights both the strengths and the limitations of IOAs for creating inclusive and fair assessment.</p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><ul><li><p>Understand the role of IOAs in contemporary education, so you can decide when and why to use them.</p></li><li><p>Discover where IOAs can both support and challenge equity, helping you design more inclusive assessments.</p></li><li><p>Gain practical strategies to strengthen your own assessment design for fairness and authenticity.</p></li></ul><p>Join the conversation if you&#039;re asking how to make assessment more meaningful, authentic, and fair.</p>