Is self-assessment effective in enhancing student learning?

Basnet, Badri and Basson, Marita ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9731-1128 and Devine, Jo and Hobohm, Carola and Cochrane, Sandra (2011) Is self-assessment effective in enhancing student learning? In: AaeE 2011: Developing Engineers for Social Justice: Community Involvement, Ethics & Sustainability, 5-7 Dec 2011, Fremantle, Australia.

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Abstract

It has been argued that self-assessment deepens student learning. This study examined that proposition through online assessment of an assignment in a first year course, with a large percentage (85%) of students enrolled in a distance mode. The aim of the study was to examine the effectiveness of self-assessment in student learning. One hundred and fifty-two students completed a self-assessment of their assignment using assessment guidelines, a marking rubric and model answers. The learning effectiveness of self-assessment was appraised through content analyses of student comments in the self-assessment, and in a survey. In this study, self-assessment of the assignment was found to be effective in enhancing student self-awareness and engaging students in metacognitive processes. Most survey respondents agreed that self-assessment helps students identify the strengths and the weaknesses of assignment answers and highlights areas where performance could be improved. Overall, self-assessment of the assignment was shown to be effective in positively influencing student learning in this learning environment.

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Commonwealth Reporting Category E) (Paper)
Refereed:	Yes
Item Status:	Live Archive
Additional Information:	Authors retain copyright. Paper 42.
Faculty/School / Institute/Centre:	Historic - Faculty of Sciences - Department of Maths and Computing (Up to 30 Jun 2013)
Faculty/School / Institute/Centre:	Historic - Faculty of Sciences - Department of Maths and Computing (Up to 30 Jun 2013)
Date Deposited:	30 Jan 2012 02:13
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2017 02:55
Uncontrolled Keywords:	self-assessment; effectiveness; student learning
Fields of Research (2008):	22 Philosophy and Religious Studies > 2201 Applied Ethics > 220107 Professional Ethics (incl. police and research ethics) 13 Education > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130309 Learning Sciences 13 Education > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130303 Education Assessment and Evaluation
Socio-Economic Objectives (2008):	C Society > 93 Education and Training > 9301 Learner and Learning > 930101 Learner and Learning Achievement
URI:	http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/20675

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