GRASPS: Contextualized Speaking and Writing Performance Tasksin for Grade 11 Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Contextualizing language instruction through GRASPS (Goal-Role-Audience-Situation-Product-Standard) performance tasks adheres to the principles of the K-12 curriculum which require it to localize and indigenize learning based on students' educational and social contexts. To develop contextualized performance tasks through GRASPS, the study assessed the extent to which students demonstrate proficiency in performance standard tasks such as composing a persuasive speech, writing a concept paper, delivering an impromptu speech and presenting a research report.

METHODS

The study utilized descriptive research design and questionnaire to 20 senior high school teachers of the Division of Batangas City, 2017-2018. Weighted and composite mean and ranking were used to statistically treat the data.

RESULTS

As assessed by the teachers, students have shown proficiency to a moderate extent in delivering an impromptu speech, writing a concept paper, presenting a research report, and composing a persuasive speech. They demonstrate a moderate extent of proficiency in following appropriate organizational pattern with sound arguments. They show a moderate extent of proficiency in defining a concept paper whereas the least rated competency is observing grammatical correctness. They have a moderate extent their proficiency demonstrating non-verbal cues such as movements and gestures to emphasize the main points but fairly low in applying organizational patterns to deliver an efficient impromptu message. They got a moderate extent of proficiency in integrating well-designed visuals into the presentation of a research report.

DISCUSSIONS

Data can be attributed to student's appreciation to various performance task where they play a role in contextualized manner having the practical value of utilizing the language. In terms of writing, students are aware of the knowledge on the topic that can facilitate smooth production of quality essays, but there is still a need to take serious effort in enhancing their grammatical correctness. With these, contextualized performance tasks in delivering an impromptu speech, presenting a research report, composing a persuasive speech, and writing a concept paper were conceptualized to enhance grammatical competencies of Grade 11 students.