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Student Perceptions of Peer Assessment in an Action Research Context  

Shin, Myeong-Kyeong (Chungbuk National University)
Yager, Robert-E. (Science Education Center, University of Iowa)
Oh, Phil-Seok (Science Education Center, University of Iowa)
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Journal of the Korean earth science society / v.25, no.3, 2004 , pp. 129-141 More about this Journal
Abstract
A peer assessment method was implemented as part of an action research project where the primary goal was to create constructivist science classrooms. Student reflective writings, which had been created in the process of action research, were analyzed to examine the perceptions of the students concerning the peer assessment method employed in their earth science classrooms. Five perception categories and thirteen statements were developed from the student writings. These indicated that the students appreciated the positive nature of peer assessment and the effects of it as an alternative method for promoting learning. It was also revealed, however, that some students displayed inappropriate behaviors toward peer assessment which led to negative perceptions of the new assessment method. Implications for future use of peer assessment in science classrooms are discussed. Limitations founded in the present study as well as possible solutions are provided.
Keywords
peer assessment; action research; constructivist science classroom; Iowa Chautauqua Program;
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