BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF PEER ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A COMPREHENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Peer assessment has been described as a collaborative method of assessment which promotes active and reflective learning. It is particularly useful in higher educational context, since university students are required to involve in more autonomous and student-centered activities. Therefore, university instructors should consider alternative forms of assessment. However, peer assessment is often neglected by instructors and students are not prepared to employ peer practices. The aim of the current literature review is to analyze the previous studies on peer assessment in higher education. Particularly, it will describe the reasons for using peer assessment, its forms, as well as benefits and challenges of employing peer assessment in higher education. Therefore, the findings will raise the awareness of teachers and students regarding advantages and limitations of peer assessment technique. To achieve this goal, the review of 30 articles is presented from the various databases, namely: Google Scholar, Eric, and JSTOR between the 2015-2024 years.