Peer Assessment

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This paper examines the concept of peer assessment, a method of teaching and learning in which, to a greater or lesser extent and within a structured framework, students assesses their peers' work. In particular it evaluates research program module for teaching a particular collective of instructors how to use peer assessment methods using instructors working at the United Nations Works and Relief Agency's Education Science Facility. It discusses how the program was developed using information obtained from a comprehensive search of the pertinent literature and in consultation with three general education specialists and three specialists in measurement and evaluation who provided feedback to the researcher regarding the most crucial elements for the program to include.

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Abstract
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Definitions
Review of the Literature
Overview
Theoretical and Conceptual Thinking of Experts
Review Of Research
Planning Instruction in Peer Assessment
Teaching Peer Assessment
Formats to Use for Peer Assessment
Evaluation
Present Status of Topic
Summary

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"Instructors have a limited amount of time for peer assessment training; otherwise the activity will interfere with their other instructional activities. Boud (1995) points out that by planning ahead the amount of time they wish to spend on peer assessment training, instructors can better organize what they will and will not require students to assess in terms of the amount of time it will take students to accomplish the associated assessment tasks. Doing this will then save them from devoting so much time to peer assessment instruction that it interferes with their other job responsibilities."

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