CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT FOR READING COMPETENCE

Аннотация

Reading competence is a foundational skill in education, crucial for students' academic success and lifelong learning. Traditional assessment methods, such as multiple-choice tests and standardized exams, often fail to capture the depth of students' reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Authentic assessment, which evaluates students’ reading abilities through real-world tasks, offers a more holistic and meaningful way to measure competence. However, this approach presents significant challenges, including grading subjectivity, time constraints, and the need for extensive teacher training. This article explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing authentic assessment in reading education, examining its impact on students’ learning outcomes, engagement, and long-term literacy development. The research highlights best practices, recommendations for educators, and future directions for integrating authentic assessment effectively into reading instruction. Keywords Authentic assessment, reading competence, literacy skills, performance-based evaluation, formative assessment, critical thinking, student engagement, educational innovation, reading comprehension.