The Improving Speaking Ability Of ESP Students Through Self-Assessment and Peer-Assessment

. Self-Peer-Assessment (SPA) is one of the learning methods that can be used to improve speaking ability in English Speaking ability is one of the important skills in English and it is very encouraging for students to learn, especially for students who use an ESP because it will be an added value in developing their capabilities. The purpose of this research is to explain the ability of students of ESP D3 Medical Laboratory Technology (TLM) at Megarezky University through self-peer-assessment (SPA). This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR), with planning for each class action research cycle carried out through four (4) stages which include: planning, implementing actions, observing / collecting data, and reflecting. Quantitative data collection techniques were obtained by tests (pre-test, interview, discussion, and post-test), as well as through observation, field notes, and documentation in the teaching and learning process. The results of this study indicate that the use of SEF assessment and peer assessment in cycle I was at 56.6%, while in cycle II there was a significant increase of 96.6%. This proved that the speaking ability of ESP students increased by using self-assessment and peer-assessment.