Between Knowledge and Implementation: Assessment Literacy of Language Lecturers
- Author Umi Rokhyati
- Co-Author Zultiyanti
- DOI https://ww
- Country : Indonesia
- Subject : English Education
Keywords : assessment literacy, gap, implementation
Abstract
Assessment is a crucial point in the teaching and learning process. From the result of assessment, the students’ ability or performance can be measured. Teachers can take appropriate action for the shake of students’ success in learning based on the assessment score. It can be done by giving reinforcement or remedial teaching, or other actions. Teachers can also do a reflection of what they have done so far, such as the method they use, the material, the media, and other aspects influencing the process of teaching. Furthermore, the result of assessment is influenced by the teachers’ assessment literacy. Teachers’ knowledge of assessment will affect the way they assess and in turn the result of it. This article explains the knowledge of language teachers’ assessment, how they implement their knowledge, and investigate whether or not there is gap between the assessment knowledge and its implementation. To get the data, questionnaires and interview were conducted. The data obtained through questionnaires were analyzed by counting the percentage. Meanwhile the data of interview were analyzed qualitatively. The research finding shows the average knowledge level of assessment literacy is high. From the interview and open-ended questions result, data showed that lectures have implemented their knowledge in assessing the students. So, a conclusion can be drawn there is no gap between the lecturers’ knowledge of assessment and the assessment they did. The assessment carried out was the application of the knowledge they possessed.
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