Perceptions Of Students Towards the Implementation of Performance- Based Assessment in Vocational English Course

Abstract Book of the 11th International Conference on Advanced Research in Education, Teaching and Learning

Year: 2026

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Perceptions Of Students Towards the Implementation of Performance- Based Assessment in Vocational English Course

Dilara Bidav

ABSTRACT:

This study aims to investigate the students’ perceptions towards the implementation of performance- based assessment (PBA) in vocational English course. In the light of this purpose, the study was conducted on 52 students studying in a vocational and technical high school in Izmir. Mix research design attributes used in order to obtain data. Based on this information, the quantitative data was collected by using a 5-point Likert scale in this study. Additively, the study made use of qualitative data which were obtained from the students’ responses to the focus group discussion for the purpose of gaining insights into students’ perceptions on PBA. This paper provides guidelines for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learners’ attitudes on the alternative assessment with a specific focus on vocational English courses. Findings for the current study suggest that most of the students are in favor of performance- based assessment tasks (PT). The collaborative nature of the focus group mostly offers some benefits of performance- based assessmet tasks; however, it has some challenges.

Keywords: Performance- based Assessment; ESP; Benefits; Challenges; Private Vocational and Technical High School