Gender Differences in Assessment for Learning Literacy
Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Abstract

Despite the numerous studies on teachers assessment for learning in various countries, there has not been a single study using the Alonzo framework (2016) to examine gender differences in Assessment for Learning literacy. This study aims to provide insights into describing and comparing Literacy Assessment for Learning prospective pre-service English teachers in Indonesia across their gender. This study adopted Alonzo^s six dimensions of AFL literacy namely Teachers as Assessors, Teachers as Pedagogists, Teachers as Student Partners, Teachers as Motivators, Teachers as Learners , and Teachers as Stakeholder Partners. The results showed that pre-service English teachers literacy of AFL differed significantly by their gender. A thorough discussion is provided throughout the paper.

Keywords: Assessment for learning literacy, gender, pre-service English teachers

Topic: Opportunities and Challenges for Future Teachers