Peer and self assessment

Peer and self assessment

1. one learner assessing another learner's progress

   • self assessment involves assessing their own progress
     • take responsibility for their learning
       • become involved in the assessment process
         • need to fully understand what needs to be assessed
           • how to be fair and objective and how to give feedback
             • develops and motivates learners
           • develops listening, observing and questioning skills
           • peer assessment activities include
             • marking work anonymously and giving written or oral feedback
               • giving feedback about presentations
                 • group discussions about agreeing the pass mark
                   • suggesting improvements
   • both methods encourage learners to make decisions about what has been learnt so far