Peer assessment of contributions to teamwork
This article addresses students assessing peers’ contributions to teamwork as well as their behaviour throughout the completion of the assignment. Peer assessment of teamwork has the potential not only to mitigate challenges associated with students working in teams, such as “social loafing,” but also develop students’ collaboration and negotiation skills.
Resource materials
Learn how to use peer assessment of teamwork to foster students’ productive and collegial work in teams, minimize conflict, and encourage accountability among team members.
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Use this spreadsheet (.xlsx) to help you factor peer assessment into an assignment grade. View a 5:00 minute video tutorial.
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