Open AccessAn Overview of Peer-Assessment: The Benefits and Importance
Author(s) -
Amirreza Karami,
Amir Rezaei
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal for the study of english linguistics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2329-7034
DOI - 10.5296/jsel.v3i1.7889
Subject(s) - peer assessment , authentic assessment , peer evaluation , psychology , alternative assessment , mathematics education , medical education , pedagogy , medicine , higher education , political science , curriculum , law
Learner’s language proficiency and knowledge need to be evaluated based on different methods (Orsmond, Merry & Reiling (2000); Pope 2005). Authentic assessment attained by using real evidence is also achievable (Barbera 2009 and Barrett 2007). This authentic assessment can be achieved through cooperation between teachers and learners. Peer- assessment as one of these alternative assessments seeks a new way for authentic assessment. Importance of peer-assessment is also reported in previous studies. Although there are some unrecognized aspects, peer-assessment is considered to be effective (Shepard 2000 and Topping 1998).