Things to Remember
- Learning occurs most effectively when a student receives feedback, i.e. when they receive information on what they have (and have not) already learned. The process by which this information is generated is assessment, and it has three main forms:
- Self assessment, through which a student learns to monitor and evaluate their own learning.
- Peer assessment, in which students provide feedback on each other’s learning.
- Tutor assessment, in which a member of staff or teaching assistant provides commentary and feedback on the student’s work.