PENILAIAN HASIL PEMBELAJARAN KEMAHIRAN BERBAHASA INDONESIA DENGAN PENDEKATAN KOMUNIKATIF

Abstract

Assessment of the Indonesian Language Learning Outcomes Using the Communicative Approach. Since the 1994 Curriculum was launched up to now, the assessment of the Indonesian language learning outcomes has been directed to the student’s ability to use Indonesian communicatively in real situations. However, many teachers still assess such an ability based on the students’ theoretical knowledge, not on their communicative ability. This might happen because of the teacher’s lack of understanding about the use of the communicative approach in the Indonesian language learning. This article discusses the assessment of the Indonesian language learning outcomes using the communicative approach. The discussion consists of the assessment philosophy, techniques and procedures, rubrics, and sample test items constructed based on the communicative approach. Keywords: assessment, communicative approac