Teachers’ and Students’ Needs for Authentic Assessment for Speaking Skills in Online Learning

Abstract

Online learning is one of the learning methods applied by the government in the pandemic situation. In the 2013 curriculum, authentic assessment of English subjects is the most important part in assessing students' authentic skills including speaking skills. However, authentic assessment has experienced some significant changes and problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to analyze the needs of students and teachers in conducting an authentic assessment of speaking skills in online learning. This research was survey research conducted using a questionnaire distributed to 36 senior high school students and 2 English teachers. The results showed that (1) online learning activities are needed by teachers and students in assessing speaking skills, namely providing video samples or demonstrations, online interviews, speaking skills by making videos, and providing clear feedback. (2) There were four important components for students and teachers to assess speaking skills, namely comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and grammar. (3) The characteristics of authentic assessment needed by teachers and students in online learning were simple and contextual, communicative, clear rubric scores, and carried out continuously.