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Using peer feedback in the ESL writing class

Bibliographic Data

ID5808282
AuthorsPaul Rollinson (corresponding author)
Year2004
Volume59
Issue1
Pages23-30
Publication date2004-12-22
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueELT Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0951-0893 • E-ISSN: 1477-4526
PublisherOxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1093/elt/cci003
OpenAlexW2004834002
LanguageEN
Citations received64
References cited19

Although both research and practice have generally supported the use of peer feedback activities in ESL and L2 writing classes, many teachers (and most students) are less than convinced of its usefulness in their own particular situation. The objective of this article is to briefly summarize some of the main arguments in favour and against peer feedback, and to explain how teachers can establish a positive context for effective peer group response by organizing proper procedures and training

Peer evaluation · Second language writing · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Second Language Learning and Teaching · Student Assessment and Feedback

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Unique citing works64
Citations per year1,64
Citation span1987 - 2026 (40)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 62

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