Challenges and needs of ESL teachers in implementing portfolio assessment as alternative assessment in teaching English / Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh ... [et al.]

Swaran Singh, Charanjit Kaur and Muhammad, Mazura Mastura and Mostafa, Nor Azmi and Noordin, Nooreen and Darmi, Ramiaida and Md Yunus, Melor and Tee, Tze Kiong and Masa Singh, Tarsame Singh (2022) Challenges and needs of ESL teachers in implementing portfolio assessment as alternative assessment in teaching English / Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh ... [et al.]. Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE), 18 (3). pp. 710-723. ISSN 2600-9749

Abstract

Traditional assessment does not confirm and result in learning. Assessment in Malaysia is now shifting from assessment of learning and for learning to assessment as learning to prepare students to face life beyond classroom to meet global challenges. This study intends to identify the challenges and needs of ESL teachers in implementing alternative assessment in the form of portfolio assessment in teaching English language. Qualitative study specifically online classroom observation and interviews with five ESL teachers were carried in the district of Perak. Findings revealed that the teachers still faced challenges in implementing alternative assessment in teaching English language. These challenges include selecting the content and learning standards to determine assessment activities, selection of authentic assessment, assessing student work based on learning objectives, providing feedback and educating students on using feedback to improve learning. Finally, the findings on teachers’ need for portfolio assessment showed that teachers preferred a range of authentic assessments with proper instructions and rubrics to guide them. Teachers expressed the need for training to expose them on the ‘what’ and ‘how’ to implement alternative assessment in classrooms.

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Swaran Singh, Charanjit Kaur
charanjit@fbk.upsi.edu.my
Muhammad, Mazura Mastura
mazura@fbk.upsi.edu.my
Mostafa, Nor Azmi
nor.azmi@fbk.upsi.edu.my
Noordin, Nooreen
nooreen@upm.edu.my
Darmi, Ramiaida
ramiaida@usim.edu.my
Md Yunus, Melor
melor@ukm.edu.my
Tee, Tze Kiong
tktee@uthm.edu.my
Masa Singh, Tarsame Singh
tarsamesp@gmail.com
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Teaching (Principles and practice)
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Teaching (Principles and practice) > Problem-based learning > Malaysia
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > English language
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Puncak Alam Campus > Faculty of Education
Journal or Publication Title: Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE)
UiTM Journal Collections: UiTM Journals > Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE)
ISSN: 2600-9749
Volume: 18
Number: 3
Page Range: pp. 710-723
Keywords: Alternative Assessment, Challenges, Needs, Portfolio Assessment, Teaching English
Date: July 2022
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/113873
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