Peer review as we know it today has evolved through the years to accommodate different journals' management styles as well as the increasing volume of journal submissions. This infographic lists and simply explains the most common types of peer review.
Students' writing will benefit from effective peer reviews. Here are 9 ways you can improve the quality of those reviews.
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For too many art teachers, assessment remains a difficult concept. It’s tough to know what’s going to work, how it can be implemented, and how it can be incorporated to actually help improve teaching. In this episode, Tim takes on some of these concerns and shares his ideas on making assessment valuable. Heather Crocket, the […]
Whether you're in an online class or a face-to-face class, peer review is an important part of the revision process and is often a required component in a
As an adult, I seek out peer review and feedback daily. Sometimes it's running a lesson plan idea by my teacher friends. Other times, it's asking my husband to proofread this blog post you’re reading right now. I actively seek out feedback from my peers, and for that, I’m a better teacher and writer. I
In this post, you'll learn about four meaningful structures you can use to help students give each other feedback that really helps. By the way, you can sign up for the pack of four free guides featured in the upcoming photos in the free resources section of this site.
This is designed for middle school students to share a book they have read with the class. The direction sheet is a simple list of what students need to include in their book talk and steps to complete it. I use the rubric to evaluate students as they share their books with the class. The last pag...
Use a kid-friendly rubric to help your students peer-review their persuasive essays!
If you have students who struggle with the editing process of writing or avoid the task altogether, the editing checklist provides an easy to read tool that lists step-by-step tasks and exactly what to look for in each task. Also included is a peer review checklist so that students know exactly what...
For too many art teachers, assessment remains a difficult concept. It’s tough to know what’s going to work, how it can be implemented, and how it can be incorporated to actually help improve teaching. In this episode, Tim takes on some of these concerns and shares his ideas on making assessment valuable. Heather Crocket, the […]
The Public Philosophy Journal (PPJ) has published its inaugural issue. The editors describe the journal as "an open forum for the curation and creation of accessible scholarship that deepens our understanding of, deliberation about, and action concerning issues of public relevance," and have instituted a novel form of peer review they think fits better with the journal's mission. They
Peer reviews of rough drafts can be a valuable tool in the classroom, but they can also be a disaster. Some students are resistant to ot...
Experiencing brain fog? Clear it up with exercise, meditation, & quality rest as supported by peer-reviewed studies. Read more at the blog!
