Exploring Teacher Assessment Literacy in EFL Classroom

In the learning process, teachers are expected to overcome the various challenges and expectations that arise in conducting classroom assessment. Therefore, teachers should have assessment literacy skills in order to be able to carry out assessment practices according to the test standardized used in the education system. However, sometimes pre-service teachers do not have a good preparation in conducting classroom assessment therefore the mistakes often arise. Thus, this study aimed to explored teachers’ understanding of assessment literacy and the extent of teachers' understanding of assessment literacy. The sample of the study was 6 pre-service EFL teachers who taught English in public schools and private schools in Raha and Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi. This study used descriptive analysis to recognize pre-service EFL teachers’ understanding of assessment literacy. The findings showed that pre-service teachers had a good understanding of assessment literacy but it was still in the medium level category. Thus, pre-service teachers should carry out self-development in classroom assessment practices in order to conduct the appropriate assessment instruction in the teaching-learning process.