The FEE Instructional Model for English as a Second Language (ESL) Oral Presentations: A Framework for Enhanced Communication Skills Development

This study presents the FEE (Formation, Elocution, Evaluation) instructional model developed from phenomenological research on Filipino ESL learners' experiences with oral presentations. Based on lived experiences of fifteen Grade 8 students from Rizal High School, the model provides a structured framework for implementing oral presentation activities in ESL classrooms that addresses both linguistic competence development and affective learning factors. The Formation phase emphasizes systematic preparation, deliberate practice opportunities, and confidence building through comprehensive teacher guidance and structured peer support systems. This preparatory stage incorporates research skills development, topic mastery, and presentation rehearsal within supportive learning communities. The Elocution phase focuses on actual presentation delivery, incorporating integrated verbal and non-verbal communication skills with strategic visual aid integration to enhance comprehension and reduce presenter anxiety. Students apply practiced techniques while demonstrating communicative competence through authentic speaking tasks. The Evaluation phase promotes constructive feedback mechanisms and structured self-reflection activities for continuous improvement, emphasizing growth-oriented assessment practices that celebrate effort and progress rather than focusing solely on performance outcomes. Grounded in Communicative Language Teaching principles and Experiential Learning theories, the FEE model systematically addresses both linguistic skill development and affective dimensions of oral communication in second language contexts. The framework offers practical implementation guidelines for teachers to create supportive learning environments that maximize student engagement while minimizing performance anxiety through scaffolded instruction approaches. Implementation strategies include collaborative learning opportunities, authentic assessment practices, and systematic attention to individual student needs and cultural considerations. This evidence-based model contributes significantly to ESL pedagogy by providing systematic approaches to oral presentation instruction that acknowledge student experiences, validate multilingual competencies, and promote sustainable communicative competence development in Philippine secondary education contexts and similar multilingual learning environments worldwide.