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Use of Peer-Assessment to Improve Speaking Skills in a Virtual Classroom: Research Report

Abstract:

The innovation consisted of students applying peer-assessment to their speaking activities. They used Flipgrid application to upload their speaking activities; feedback and peer-assessment of their classmates were given through this way too. At the first part of the innovation the teacher focused on two steps. The first step of this innovation was the explanation of the rubrics, and the importance of how to apply it. It was very important that students handle the rubrics to assess their partners correctly. The second step was the explanation of peer-assessment, during the tasks developed, students learnt how to use this method. The innovation raised that students need to understand the correct process, how to give the feedback and how to correct their mistakes after receiving it.