The Use of Classroom-Based Assessment Techniques in English Language Teaching

Abstract

In line with the changing needs of today’s learners, and the emerging trends towards formative assessment, the aim of this research is to implement formative assessment tools in the classroom to serve as solutions for the problems and the issues already pinpointed through the research questions. The forms and semi-structured questions aim to find out a group of teacher candidates’ perceptions of language competencies, self-identified proficiency levels and deficiencies in language as well as their attitudes towards corrective feedback. This study employed quasi-experimental mixed methods design, which involves academic integrity while working with a specific group. The participants of this research are 60 ITE (Initial Teacher Education) students currently attending ELT (English Language Teaching) Department of a State University. The participants were appointed through purposive sampling. The data collected from the research instruments were processed by means of software programs. Quantitative data were analyzed using a statistical package program, while qualitative data were analyzed through thematic content analysis to acquire descriptive data about the topic. The findings provide strong evidence that contemporary learners increasingly favor interactive, student-centered and technology-enhanced learning environments while also appreciating the provision of corrective feedback.