Abstract
Peer assessment is very various in its implementation. Six studies of peer assessment are reviewed, four of them in higher education. A literature review is followed by five empirical studies. Strengths and weaknesses of each study are considered and issues are raised. Variables in peer assessment needing further exploration are extricated – in sample definition, specification of type of peer assessment, organisational nature of the intervention, and the measures which are used to evaluate change. It is suggested that further experimental and quasi-experimental studies are necessary to contrast one or two of these variables at a time.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 339-343 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Learning and Instruction |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2010 |
Keywords
- Peer feedback
- Type of peer assessment
- Intervention
- Sample definition
- Measure of change