Peer Assessment

This chapter provides a theoretical framework for peer assessment as well as examples of its application in the context of higher education. In addition, a list of digital tools suitable for implementing peer assessment is provided, along with an overview of Moodle resources in which peer assessment can be used.

Later in this course, we will also examine self-assessment. Self-assessment and peer assessment are two complementary but distinct forms of formative assessment. Both encourage active student engagement in the learning assessment process and foster metacognition, reflection, and self-regulation. However, they differ in terms of who performs the assessment and, to some extent, in their pedagogical purpose. While self-assessment promotes reflection on one’s own progress and the development of self-regulation, peer assessment places greater emphasis on developing critical thinking and the ability to provide constructive feedback.