CLASSROOM-BASED ASSESSMENT PRACTICES IN INDONESIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EFL CLASSROOMS: A CASE STUDY OF ENGLISH TEACHERS’ FEEDBACK STRATEGIES

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This paper present a descriptive Qualitative case study of investigating Classroom based Assessment in Indonesian junior high school students and how the strategies by teacher to give a feedback to students because although teacher and peer feedback, together with required revision, is a common component of the process approach in EFL Classroom,  this study aims to identify the types of feedback strategies employed by the teacher and to examine how this practices influence the engagement of students in learning English the participant of this study are one of English teacher through purposive sampling The data were collected using two primary method : semi -structured interview and document analysis of students written assignment along with teacher written feedback. The data were analyzed by using thematic analysis following the six-phase framework proposes by Bram and Clark (2006). The finding reveal five key themes: (1) the teacher’s understanding of classroom-based assessment as a formative, learning-oriented process; (2) the use of multiple feedback forms, including written comments, correction symbols, and verbal feedback; (3) the rationale behind feedback decisions, shaped by student proficiency level, assignment objectives, and time limitations; (4) the positive influence of feedback on student engagement and motivation, particularly when delivered in a supportive and encouraging tone; and (5) challenges encountered in practice, such as time constraints and ensuring students’ comprehension and application of feedback. The finding of this study proposed that effective classroom -Based Feedback in EFL context requires not only a variety of feedback strategies but also sensitivity to students emotional and active engagement with the feedback provided, and also this study contributes practical insights for EFL Teacher to enhance assessment practices in Indonesian teacher junior high school settings.