HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS’ THOUGHTS OF PERFORMANCE- BASED ASSESSMENT: EFL CLASS FOCUS
Abstract
Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) has been conducted frequently in the level of Higher Education. For example, by doing group or individual materials presentation which is guided by the lecturers. It is also related on how students have communication skill and problem solving skill of 21st century. The students are commanded to look for the materials by themselves and create the slide shows based on the theme or teachers’ suggestion. It is continued by presenting the materials and opening the QnA session. Nevertheless, this activity must be evaluated by all educators when they are giving this kind of assessment. This paper is made as sources for every teacher’s evaluation through students’ perception by analyzing them. The data is taken by using qualitative method through depth interview to English Education students of one university in Bogor. The results show some advantages and disadvantages of doing PBA.
