TEFL Assessment (Direct Observation)

1. TEFL ASSESSMENT
Jazilatul Adawiyah
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2. Direct Observation
Direct 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.

3. 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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4. • 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

5. • 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.

6. • Immediate feedback is useful, but sometimes
that is difficult due to time constraints.
• It can sometimes be subjective.

7. 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?

8. • Prepare a structured marking sheet for
all assessors.
• Feedback is very important for a good
observation assessment.

9. Conclusion
Assessment 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.

10. BIBLIOGRAPHY
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