What is peer to peer Assessment?
Peer to peer assessment is a set of activities that help students in the act of evaluating and
providing feedbacks and ratings on the work of their peers.
Peer to peer learning is an important aspect of University of the People’s unique educational
model.
Peer to peer assessment in Uopeople is a process in which the instructor post question/s
on Written Assignments or discussion forum, (related to the topic we are learning during that
week), students then submit their assignment/ reply to the post, write their view on the post, then
rate and comment on three of their peer’s work.
Why peer to peer assessment is used at University of the People?
It is used because it connects students from different backgrounds, cultures and races, all around
the world together. Peer to Peer assessment makes it possible for Uopeople to build a vibrant,
international network and to share information, wisdom, and support.
What are the Advantages of Peer to Peer Assessments?
The system of Peer Assessments is designed to give students skills that will prove helpful and
necessary throughout their educational and professional careers. The first of these is the fostering
of community. Peer to peer learning allows students who may be located very far from one
another to build a global network. This also prepares students for the unique experience of
working in a global community – a skill necessary for today’s professional culture.
Some of the Advantages are:
It contributes to skills development: During peer to peer assessment, students gains more
knowledge on the topic been talking about, from each other.
It helps in personal development: Students will have the ability to work as a team.
Student gain so much while assessing others; it expands their knowledge in the topic been
talking about.
It makes the students more responsible and encourage them to do more.
What are the challenges of giving peer feedback in peer assessment?
Fear of judgement: some students might think giving their feedback to others will make
them judgmental.
Some students might not understand the topic very well
Poor constructive skills: Some students work or project might be too rough and difficult
to read, this will be difficult to assess.
What are the challenges of receiving peer feedback in peer assessment?
Some students might give unfair grades to their peers
