Reinforcing Course Concepts with Guided Peer Assessment in Science and Business Courses

Peer assessment allows students to develop important skills in a way that enhances course concepts while also supporting their peers. Prof. Okey Igboeli, who teaches a variety of science and business courses at the University of Waterloo, is a key stakeholder in facilitating the integration of both disciplines into one program. 

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Check out our full recording and download the slide deck to see how you can adapt activities and key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more enriching learning experience for your students with peer assessment.

Prof. Igboeli’s implementation of peer assessment in his courses can be well applied to any classroom, especially ones with a focus on management, innovation, entrepreneurship, hands-on workshop courses and other science related courses. 

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What to expect:

• Learnings and strong practices when implementing peer assessment
• Preparing students for peer evaluations
• Peer assessment activity examples in Science & Business related courses
• Live discussion focusing on improving collaboration, reflection, and work quality
• Impact on student engagement, understanding of course concepts, social interactions, and accountability
• A short walkthrough of Kritik's peer assessment platform and key features
• 15 minutes of Q&A

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