QAlternativeq Assessment: Performance Tests in Microteaching Class

Abstract

The aim of the research was to find out whether alternative assessment for performance tests in microteaching class at English study program FKIP UIR was suitable. This research was based on the preliminary studies in English study program in teaching and learning process of Microteaching class. The phenomenon occured while teaching and learning process in the classroom, some assessments tools were applied, however the researcher would like to find the most appropriate assessment tool. This research employed a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods. In quantitative, the research featured a documentation design based on the students’ performance score in demonstrating their microteaching skills. In its qualitative dimension, the study employed analysis observation where data were collected and analysed based on the observation done during microteaching class. Semester 6 students were the population of the research and 20 sample students were chosen. Performance test was applied to evaluate the progress of microteaching performance and it was found that alternative assessment was considered effective that it could be used to improve the quality of English study program students in microteaching class.