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Teacher's lessons and students' practices on impromptu speaking had been limited.

Students had difficulties in terms of task.

i.e. vocabulary, coherence, ideas, script, time limitation

Students had difficulties in terms of emotion.

i.e. nervous, unconfident, and blank.

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Reconsider my own classroom, my students' needs, and improvement potential from the perspective of an insider.

Spot what to explore or solve.

Ask valid questions and design doable tools and solutions.

Be less sure of everything. Don't jump to conclusion that one solution fits all.

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Questionnaire & Checklist (Google Form)

64.3 % of the students stated that they performed better.

More than 50% of the students felt less nervous.

The top 3 key factors for a successful impromptu speech are 1) Ideas 2) Vocabulary 3) Motivation and Determination

Comparison of the audio files.

Length : Longer production, less pauses, faster pace

Evidence of Cohesive devices Ex. Moreover, Firstly, In addition, For example, However, etc.

Number of ideas: From 1 to 2 or 3.

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1. Implement a long-termed activity called Applying for MEXT scholarship, which at the end of it, students need to do one impromptu speaking task.

2. Prepare students in terms of task

coherence (ex. transitional devices)

speaking from notes

group discussion on certain topics

3. Prepare students in terms of emotion.

class sharing ideas about emotional preparation.

4. Conduct an individual impromptu interview

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1. Friendly and frequent discussions

2. Encouragement from Teacher

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Preparation for Task: Learning to Use Transitional Devices

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Preparation for Task: Learning to Use Transitional Devices

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Data Collection: Short Interview Protocol 

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Data Collection: Short Interview Protocol 

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Open-ended questions. English is optional.

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The practice of impromptu speaking was limited and most involved language preparation, not task. In other words, students had hardly primed themselves to speak or respond to questions spontaneously.

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Preparation for Task: Speaking from Notes, Not Full Script

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Preparation for Task: Speaking from Notes, Not Full Script

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Name: Kanokrat Uicheng

School: Deebukphangnga Wittayayon, Phangnga, Thailand

Student Class: 6/1

Program:

Science Mathematics Technology & Environment Program

Number of Students: 28

Course Title: English for Higher Education