Assessment for Learning: Practice in TVET

Abstract Assessment for Learning (AFL) is important in education and it is one aspect of the process in competency assessment. The implementation of the Competency Based Assessment (CBA) in vocational schools requires teachers to practice Assessment for Learning. The purpose of the study was to investigate the practice of Assessment for Learning (AFL) among vocational teachers and to identify the factors that led to such practice. This paper presents the findings obtained from 554 teachers in 20 Vocational schools found in Peninsular Malaysia and describes the experiences of students who used portfolios to promote AFL. The data were generated using questionnaire and interviews. The study revealed that a majority of vocational teachers did practice AFL. Besides, the teachers also shared all the challenges faced during the implementation of the AFL. Multiple regression analysis of the data showed that among the four factors listed, the influence of attitude was a significant predictor for this practice. Furthermore, focus must be directed towards the attitudes among the teachers as far as the practice of the assessment is concerned, so that the required shift that is needed to produce excellent human capital is sustained.