APPLICATION OF AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR STUDENTS' WRITING SKILL

Abstract

This research was conducted to determine the application of authentic assessment in the writing skills of students of class X MA Assalafiyyah Mlangi Sleman Yogyakarta. The scope of this research is divided into several points, namely: (1) what authentic assessment is applied by the teacher, (2) what obstacles in applying authentic assessment in English writing skills. The researcher used a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques used are interviews, observation, and documentation. The researcher analyzed the data using analysis from Miles and Huberman which includes data reduction, data presentation and conclusions and verification. The results of the study, namely: the teacher applies an authentic assessment of students' writing skills through three aspects, affective aspects, cognitive aspects, and skills aspects. On the affective aspect: the teacher uses the technique of observation, self-assessment, peer-assessment and journals. The teacher prioritizes journal techniques in English writing skills. Cognitive aspects: written tests and assignments, both of these techniques are applied in class in writing skills lessons. Skills aspect: product assessment and portfolio assessment, teachers do not apply project assessment because they focus on other techniques. Overall, teachers know the application of authentic assessment to writing skills based on the 2013 curriculum, even though they apply authentic assessment to learning activities, such as: having limited time, limited knowledge of students in English.