Needs-based framework for teaching speaking through extracurricular open discussion¶

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description¶

The article offers a framework with techniques and procedures for teaching speaking more efficiently, grounded in identifying learners' communicative needs from both student and instructor perspectives before course design. It rests on the premise that communication is learned by doing, and that a relaxed environment void of fear of mistakes plus inclusion of speaking in exams drives emphasis and participation. The article states "this study provided a framework with techniques and procedures that helped teachers to teach speaking skill more efficiently."

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Needs assessment involving both students and instructors to obtain a balanced view before planning a speaking course

Constraints¶

Developed and evaluated with a single cohort of 35 male students at one community college; the authors call for exploration on a national scale with diverse gender and broader geographic populations

Target Learners¶

Undergraduate English language majors in EFL contexts

Learning Goals¶

Speaking skill development
Oral communicative ability
Self-confidence in communication

Claims¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Daif-Allah, A. S., & Khan, M. I. (2016). The Impact of Open Discussion Sessions on Enhancing the Oral Communicative Abilities of Saudi English Language Majors at Buraydah Community College. English Language Teaching, 9(6). https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v9n6p108

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`id`	`needs-based-open-discussion-framework`
`title`	`Needs-based framework for teaching speaking through extracurricular open discussion`
`description`	`The article offers a framework with techniques and procedures for teaching speaking more efficiently, grounded in identifying learners' communicative needs from both student and instructor perspectives before course d...`
`status`	`review`
`generated`	by `process:settle-candidates` on `2026-11-03`
`trust`	unverified — no one has confirmed this page's content
`sources`	1 — `daif-allah-2016`

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