Learning through peer assessment: Student perceptions before and after participation

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Abstract

This study aims to find out how students perceive the usefulness of peer assessment for learning in the context of reading circle discussions in higher education before and after participation, and furthermore reflect which factors related to the implementation of the peer assessment promoted or hindered learning. Results compare student expectations and experiences of peer assessment and furthermore show that majority of students both expected and found the peer review process to be useful or very useful. The clear evaluation matrix and iterative nature of peer assessment supported learning. Receiving and giving feedback helped students in analysing and reflecting on their own activities. Overall, the peer assessment seemed to support the analytical and critical approach among students and enhance their self-knowledge. At the same time, the results highlight areas for development in the peer assessment practices that could further promote learning by raising the level of given peer feedback. These development areas are rater training, course incentives for high-quality feedback, and the emphasis on the learning benefits of giving feedback.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEducation and New Developments 2024
EditorsMafalda Carmo
PublisherInScience Press
Pages404-408
Volume1
ISBN (Print)978-989-35106-9-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Publication typeA4 Article in conference proceedings
EventInternational Conference on Education and New Developments - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 15 Jun 202417 Jun 2024

Publication series

NameEducation and new developments
PublisherInScience Press
ISSN (Print)2184-044X
ISSN (Electronic)2184-1489

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Education and New Developments
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period15/06/2417/06/24

Keywords

  • Peer assessment
  • Learning
  • Reading circle discussion
  • Survey
  • Higher education

Publication forum classification

  • Publication forum level 1

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