Assessment Strategy Based On Authentic Assessment To Identify High School Students' Ability In Assessing Drama Texts And Drama Performances

Drama learning plays an important role in training students to sharpen their expressive abilities in performing arts. Drama learning also serves to train students' character sensitivity in facing various issues. Drama texts and drama performances are key elements in theater arts education in high school. However, assessments often focus on written exams and standardized tests, which may not fully reflect students' abilities to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. This study utilizes Research and Development (R&D) methodology. R&D is a scientific way to critically examine, design, produce, and test the validity of developed products. The aim in the design stage is to prepare a design for authentic assessment instruments in drama learning. The Authentic Assessment Activity Model is implemented by formulating objectives, providing authentic tasks, and involving observation and formative assessment. The importance of authentic assessment models, instrument development, and innovative learning approaches in enhancing students' abilities to assess drama texts and performances in high school is highlighted.