Innovative Assessment Practices in Elementary Education to Support Student-Centered Learning
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55927/jeda.v5i2.27Keywords:
Innovative Assessment, Basic Education, Student-Centered Learning, Formative Assessment, Learning Engagement.Abstract
This study examines innovative assessment practices in primary education to support student-centered learning amid the demands of active and participatory learning. The research aims to analyze the contribution of innovative assessments to student learning engagement and independence. The study used a qualitative descriptive approach involving 10 elementary school teachers and 20 students selected through purposive sampling from two elementary schools. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, then analyzed using thematic analysis. The results of the study show that project-based assessments, peer assessments, digital portfolios, and reflective feedback are able to improve student participation, critical thinking skills, and learning independence. However, the limitations of literacy in teacher assessments and time management are still obstacles in its implementation. This study concludes that innovative assessments play an important role in strengthening student-centered learning and provide practical implications for the development of assessment strategies in primary education.
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