Teachers’ Attitudes in Conducting the Formative Assessment on Students’ Speaking Competence

Gusti Ayu Agung Tania Gautami; Dr. Ni Luh Putu Eka Sulistia Dewi; Anak Agung Gede Yudha Paramartha

doi:10.23887/ijll.v6i4.34439

Authors

Gusti Ayu Agung Tania Gautami Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Dr. Ni Luh Putu Eka Sulistia Dewi Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha
Anak Agung Gede Yudha Paramartha Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23887/ijll.v6i4.34439

Keywords:

Formative Assessment, Online Assessment, Teachersâ€™ Perception

Abstract

Current online learning requires teachers to be proficient in using online-based assessments by looking at their students' progress in their speaking skills. Thus, this study aimed to investigate teachers' perception of the use of formative assessments in online learning of junior high school students' speaking competence. This research was conducted at two junior high schools located in Tejakula village. Seven English teachers were involved in the study. This research was mixed-method research by combining quantitative data and qualitative data. In this study, data collection was collected with questionnaires and in-depth interviews to obtain information about teachers’ perceptions. This research revealed that respondents have a positive attitude towards formative assessments in online learning towards students' speaking competence.

Author Biographies

Gusti Ayu Agung Tania Gautami, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

Hello, My name is Gusti Ayu Agung Tania Gautami. I am 21 years old. I am a students of Ganesha University. I stay in Bali, especially in Singaraja city, which located in north Bali.Â

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Dr. Ni Luh Putu Eka Sulistia Dewi, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

English Language Education, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha.

Anak Agung Gede Yudha Paramartha, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

English Language Education, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

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