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Volume 10, Numéro 2, Pages 27-40
2025-03-15

Exploring The Potential Of Peer Assessment In Developing Efl Students Communication Skills In Writing Courses

Authors : Rogti Maroua . Alhasani Mirela (dubali) .

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the importance of genuine assessment, specifically peer evaluation, in the EFL writing classroom. A quantitative method was used for the research, including a survey delivered to a randomly chosen sample of forty (40) EFL students at ENS of Laghouat. The study used descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results confirmed that most students possess favorable attitudes towards peer assessment, as it enhances their self-reflection by incorporating real-life experiences and providing them with a degree of control over their learning through tasks, thereby fostering greater responsibility and independence in their learning process. Students may encounter challenges when participating in peer assessment in their writing classroom. However, they have the capacity for self-regulation and can develop greater awareness and responsibility for their own learning.

Keywords

peer feedback ; writing skills ; communication ; EFL students ; peer assessment