Usman, Muhammad Syahid (2024) Investigating English Teachers’ Understanding of English Language Assessment at UPT SMA Negeri 1 Parepare. Thesis. English Language Education at Postgraduate Program of IAIN Parepare. Masters thesis, IAIN Parepare.

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Abstract

In an ideal scenario, a teacher responsible for assessing students' work a n d should possess a clear understanding of assessment, testing, examination, and evaluation. However, in reality, there are instances where teachers encounter confusion when distinguishing between these terms, mistakenly perceiving them as synonymous. Moreover, the teachers' understanding of these terms also plays a critical role in facilitating meaningful learning experiences for students. Based on the reasons above, this research aimed to describe the English teachers’ understanding of English language assessment and the teachers assessment of the students’ work. The research was conducted at UPT SMA Negeri 1 Parepare. There were five English teachers as research subjects. The research method used qualitative design. The data collected through interview. The interview results were transcribed. The transcribed data were then analyzed qualitatively by reducing data based on the research questions, such as teachers’ understanding of English language assessment and teachers’ assessment of students’ work. The data that has been reduced is then converted into narrative text, making it easy to understand. The last was making conclusion and suggestion based on the data obtained. The research findings revealed that among five teachers, there were both differences and similarities in their understanding. Four teachers showed differences, with only one teacher had relevant understanding toward the assessment understanding. The other four teachers, in addition to assessment understanding, also had understanding relevant to instructional, subject matter, and pedagogical. The data indicated that Assessment understanding was the most dominant among the five teachers, suggesting that all the teachers were able to differentiate testing, examination, and evaluation. Furthermore, the teachers prioritized their assessment in learning to students by using a variety of assessment methods such as daily tests, semester exams, attitude assessments, as well as group activities and projects to enhance students confidence and encourage active learning in the classroom.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Teachers’ understanding; English language; assessment
Divisions: Pascasarjana > Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User: magang user
Date Deposited: 06 Sep 2024 05:15
Last Modified: 06 Sep 2024 05:15
URI: https://repository.iainpare.ac.id/id/eprint/7024

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