TY - GEN
T1 - Uses of peer assessment in database teaching and learning
AU - Paterson, James
AU - Wilson, John N.
AU - Leimich, Petra
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - This discussion paper introduces three very different methods and contexts for the use of peer assessment in introductory database classes, each of which is supported by different learning software tools. In the first case study, at Glasgow Caledonian University, Contributing Student Pedagogy is used, where students contribute to the learning of others through the collaborative creation of a bank of self-assessment questions. This is supported by the Peerwise software tool. Secondly, at the University of Strathclyde, students undertake formative assessment of others in providing feedback on an initial element of a larger coursework assessment. A number of virtual learning environments (VLEs) are capable of supporting this method through customisable discussion fora. Finally, at the Abertay University, peer and self assessment are used in a group project to adjust the group grade for individual students. This is effected through the use of the WebPA software tool.
AB - This discussion paper introduces three very different methods and contexts for the use of peer assessment in introductory database classes, each of which is supported by different learning software tools. In the first case study, at Glasgow Caledonian University, Contributing Student Pedagogy is used, where students contribute to the learning of others through the collaborative creation of a bank of self-assessment questions. This is supported by the Peerwise software tool. Secondly, at the University of Strathclyde, students undertake formative assessment of others in providing feedback on an initial element of a larger coursework assessment. A number of virtual learning environments (VLEs) are capable of supporting this method through customisable discussion fora. Finally, at the Abertay University, peer and self assessment are used in a group project to adjust the group grade for individual students. This is effected through the use of the WebPA software tool.
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-642-25704-9_17
DO - 10.1007/978-3-642-25704-9_17
M3 - Conference contribution
SN - 9783642257032
T3 - Lecture Notes in Computer Science
SP - 135
EP - 146
BT - Data security and security data
A2 - MacKinnon, Lachlan M.
PB - Springer
CY - Berlin
T2 - 27th British National Conference on Databases
Y2 - 28 June 2010 through 30 June 2010
ER -