Seminar on feedback through marking,peer and self assessments

1. GRACE COLLEGE OF
EDUCATION
PADANTHALUMOODU
ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING
SEMINAR
TOPIC: Feedback Through Marking , Peer And
Self Assessment
Submitted By,
Tresa Mary Augustine
Dept. of English

2. Content
 Introduction
 Feedback through Marking
 Principles of Good Feedback Practices
 Peer Assessment
 Self-Assessment
 Uses of Peer and Self-Assessment
 Conclusion
 References

3. INTRODUCTION
 Feedback is a powerful tool in the educational process. It
informs students about their progress, guides them toward
improvement, and motivates them to achieve better
outcomes.
 Effective feedback helps bridge the gap between current
performance and desired goals.
 Feedback can take multiple forms, including marking,
peer assessment, and self-assessment. Each form plays a
unique role in developing students’ learning and self-
regulation skills.

4. Feedback through Marking
 Marking is the process of evaluating students' work and assigning
scores or grades. However, it is more than just assigning numbers; it
serves as a form of feedback that provides learners with meaningful
information about their performance.
 Characteristics of Feedback through Marking:
 Provides specific, detailed information about performance.
 Identifies strengths and weaknesses.
 Offers guidance for improvement.
 Delivered in a timely manner.
 Encourages student engagement and reflection.

5.  Purpose:
 To inform students of their progress.
 To highlight learning gaps.
 To motivate continuous improvement.
 To provide teachers with insights into student learning.

6. Principles Of Good Feedback
Practices
Effective feedback should enhance student learning and
development. Certain principles ensure that feedback is meaningful
and productive.
 PRINCIPLES:
1. Clarity: Feedback should be simple,
understandable, and free of ambiguity.
2. Timeliness: Given promptly to allow immediate
application of suggestions.

7. 3.Specificity: Focused on clear, concrete aspects of
performance.
4. Constructiveness: Emphasizes improvement and
offers actionable advice.
5. Balance: Combines positive reinforcement with
suggestions for growth.
When these principles are followed, feedback becomes a
powerful tool that supports student learning and builds
confidence.

8. Peer Assessment
 Peer assessment involves students evaluating the work of their
classmates using established criteria. It is a collaborative process that
promotes shared learning responsibility.
 Benefits:
 Encourages students to actively engage with assessment standards.
 Develops critical thinking and evaluative skills.
 Enhances students' understanding of quality work.
 Fosters communication and feedback-giving skills.
 Builds a sense of shared responsibility for learning outcomes.

9.  Challenges:
 Risk of bias or favoritism.
 Requires training to ensure fairness and accuracy.
 Some students may feel uncomfortable evaluating peers.
 Effective Practices:
 Clear, detailed rubrics and guidelines.
 Teacher supervision and support.
 Training in giving constructive feedback.

10. Self-Assessment
 Self-assessment allows students to evaluate their own work based on
set criteria. This practice empowers learners to take control of their
learning process and develop lifelong learning skills.
 Benefits:
 Develops self-awareness and reflective thinking.
 Encourages responsibility and ownership of learning.
 Helps students recognize personal strengths and weaknesses.
 Promotes independent learning and self-regulation.
 Builds confidence as students monitor their progress.

11.  Challenges:
 Students may struggle with objectivity.
 Requires honesty and self-discipline.
 Needs proper training and scaffolding.
 Effective Practices:
 Use of structured rubrics.
 Reflective questions and prompts.
 Ongoing teacher support and guidance.

12. Uses of Peer and Self-Assessment
A. Uses of Peer Assessment:
1. Promotes Active Engagement : Students actively participate
in learning by evaluating peers’ work.
2. Develops Critical Thinking : Encourages analysis, evaluation,
and reasoning as students assess others .
3. Enhances Understanding of Assessment Criteria :
Deepens students' comprehension of what constitutes quality
work.
4. Builds Responsibility and Accountability : Encourages
students to take responsibility for their learning community.
5. Supports Collaborative Learning : Fosters teamwork,
communication, and mutual learning.

13. B. Uses of Self-Assessment:
1. Develops Self-Regulation and Metacognition : Helps
students reflect on their learning strategies and outcomes.
2. Promotes Lifelong Learning Skills : Builds independence
and the habit of continual self-improvement.
3. Encourages Goal Setting : Helps students set specific
learning goals based on self-reflection.
4. Fosters Motivation and Engagement : Motivates students
through recognition of personal progress.
5. Provides Insight for Teachers : Gives teachers valuable
information about students’ self-perceived learning progress.

14. Conclusion
 Feedback is central to effective teaching and learning. Through
marking, students receive formal evaluations of their work.
 Peer and self-assessment further empower students by involving
them actively in the assessment process, fostering responsibility,
reflection, and self-regulation. When guided properly, these
assessment methods encourage students to engage deeply with
their learning, understand expectations, and work towards
continuous improvement.
 Educators must ensure that feedback is clear, constructive, and
supportive to maximize its positive impact on student growth.

15. References
 Books:
 Black, P., & Wiliam, D. (1998). Inside the Black Box: Raising Standards
through Classroom Assessment. Phi Delta Kappan.
 Brookhart, S. M. (2017). How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students
(2nd ed.). ASCD.
 Website:
 University of Reading. (n.d.). Feedback and Assessment. Retrieved from:
https://www.reading.ac.uk/feedback-assessment

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