The Journal of English Literacy Education
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): The Journal of English Literacy Education: The Teaching and Learning of Englis

Speaking Tests Used by EFL Teachers in Kefamenanu

Thresia Trivict Semiun (Timor University)
Maria Wihelmina Wisrance (Timor University)
Johan Kristian Soleman Missa (Timor University)
Fransiskus Leu (Timor University)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Apr 2024

Abstract

Speaking, from the point of view of educational evaluation is considered special because it is interactive and must be measured through direct interaction. This study focuses on the types of speaking tests used by EFL teachers and the challenges faced by EFL teachers in constructing and administering the test. Two EFL teachers from two schools located in Kefamenanu were the subjects of the study. The descriptive qualitative method was employed in conducting this study. The instruments used were the documentation of speaking tests and interviews. Later, the data were analyzed qualitatively. The research results revealed that there were nine types of speaking tests used by the teachers namely oral presentations, free interviews, information transfer questions on a single picture, role play, paraphrasing, giving instructions and directions, conversation, and translation. The challenges faced by the teachers in assessing students’ speaking skills were insufficient time to prepare for the test, the short time to test all students, and no test training provided for the teachers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jele

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

The Journal of English Literacy Education (JELE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published twice a year by the English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia. The journal focuses on research and development in English as a Foreign ...