TEFL ASSESSMENT

Jazilatul AdawiyahF2201151011

Direct ObservationDirect Observation assessment is exactly as the name suggested – the assessors observe the students performing the assessment and see if they have the ability to perform it properly.

Advantages of Direct Observation

Observation may sometimes be the only assessment method possible.

There can be no plagiarism or false reports.

It is a great way to assess practical skills.

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• It does not assess the higher-order levels of learning outcomes, and is often not adequate for a full assessment; oral questioning or other supplementary assessments may be required.

• Direct observation assessment requires a lot of time to assess and to prepare thus, it is an expensive way of assessing.

Disadvantages of Direct Observation

• The presence of the observer can change student's performance as being watched can be intimidating for many students. It is often debatable whether the observer/assessor should be visible or hidden. So where, who and how the observation is being assessed are all factors which may affect a good observation assessment.

• Immediate feedback is useful, but sometimes that is difficult due to time constraints.

• It can sometimes be subjective.

How to design a good Direct Observation Assessment?

• Ensure students know what the objectives of the observation assessment are.

• Provide students the time period, location, guidelines, requirements, assessment criteria and if there are items that are not to be included. Students should also be aware of who is going to assess them – tutor, peers and/or self?

• Prepare a structured marking sheet for all assessors.

• Feedback is very important for a good observation assessment.

ConclusionAssessment is process of collecting data after the action or process of gathering and discussing information from multiple sources, it is used to develop an understanding of what students know, understand, and can do with their own knowledge. Direct observation is one of assessment that is good for teacher to assess or observe the students in the class directly, this assessment to know the students performance which is they can do it properly.

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