PeerCollab: Peer Assessment for Student Success

Introduction

PeerCollab is at the forefront of educational innovation, addressing the essential need to incorporate effective, student-centred, and evidence-based teaching and assessment strategies into Higher Education (HE). The project focuses on Peer Assessment (PA) as a transformative tool to improve teaching quality, enhance student learning, and create a more interactive and collaborative academic environment.

Benefits of Peer Assessment

Peer Assessment plays a crucial role in HE, shifting the traditional lecturer-student dynamic toward a more participatory learning experience.

Bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Enhances student engagement, understanding, and retention.

Encourages the development of critical thinking, empathy, and effective communication.

Fosters a culture of inclusivity, ensuring all students have an equal opportunity to contribute and learn.

Provides valuable feedback for lecturers, enabling them to tailor their teaching methods effectively.