Students’ Perception on Lecturer’ Assessment Techniques in English Speaking Class

Abstract

This study investigates students’ perceptions of the assessment techniques used in the Speaking course at Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI). The course was completed by the participants in October 2025. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, and data were collected through semi structured interviews with three students from Class A. The interviews explored the types of assessment techniques used by the lecturer, students’ comfort levels, perceived fairness, and the impact of these techniques on motivation and confidence. The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s (2018) framework, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that several techniques were used, such as oral presentations, reading aloud, question answer sessions, and short dialogues, with oral presentations being the most frequently applied. Students viewed the techniques as generally fair and effective, although oral presentations were considered the most challenging. The assessments were perceived to enhance students’ motivation and confidence in speaking English. The study suggests incorporating more varied and interactive assessment methods to create a more balanced and supportive speaking evaluation environment.