Development of Authentic Assessment Models in Research Methods Courses

Abstract

Assessment is one of the learning processes used to see the success of learning. If the assessment system is correct, then the data obtained will describe the actual learning outcomes. This research aims to produce an authentic assessment model used as an assessment guide for research methods courses. The assessment model contains authentic tasks that can lead students to apply theory to structured research ideas in a good research proposal design. This assessment model consists of 5 aspects which have translated into 21 sub-aspects with 48 assessment items. This research uses design research with the type of development study. The stages carried out are preliminary and formative evaluations which include self-evaluation, prototyping, and field testing. The subjects in this study were eight lecturers who taught research methods courses. The results showed that the authentic assessment model developed had valid and reliable characteristics.