With a new semester a few weeks away, many of us are preparing syllabi, establishing schedules, and considering assignments. It’s an opportune time to ask, why are we having students write (or speak, make videos, etc.)? And, just as importantly, how are we conveying our rationale to students? Without such explanation, students might interpret assignments… Read more »
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Implementing Successful Peer Review Practices
Peer review—the process of engaging students in providing feedback on each other’s work—is one of the most productive practices for courses that integrate any form of writing. While receiving useful feedback from their peers, students discover how others approach writing tasks. In doing so, students learn how to give, receive, and integrate feedback—skills that are… Read more »