From watching the videos "What is Peer Editing", "Writing Peer Reviews Top 10 Mistakes" and viewing the slideshow "Peer Edit with Perfection Tutorial," I have learned several things about peer editing. In the slideshow and in the video, “What is Peer Editing,” they both pointed out that there are three steps: compliments, suggestions, and corrections. All three of these steps are important when assisting a fellow peer. It is also important to stay positive and encourage peers to improve and fix errors. This humorous video that described different characteristics of peer editors had one example named “Pushy Paula”. This character stood out to me because it is a common problem when it comes to peer editing: It’s hard to help others when each of you think you are correct. It is important to make suggestions instead of demanding a person make changes to their work. Helping people can be frustrating because you may both believe you are correct, but in reality one of you is wrong. We must always consider other people's advice and get other opinions before making a final decision. In the first video, it describes what peer editing is by stating "working with someone your own age to help revise and edit his or her writing”. Note the phrase "working with someone". Peer editing can be a group effort, including the author. This way everyone is working together in order to help out an individual peer.
Getting help from others is important. It helps the both of you to learn from your mistakes and receive advice on how to improve your work. I think it is better to correct your peers publicly; this is the way I have chosen when helping my peers. This way, other students can look at your advice and it could help them improve. If you happen to be wrong, others will be able to give their advice if you review it with others. When working alone, you only have one point of view.
As a teacher and correcting your student, I think it depends on the personality of the specific student. Some students get very discouraged and embarrassed when being told they have made mistakes. Some may see the teacher as embarrassing the student by announcing in front of a class they have made a mistake. Considering the points listed in the video (compliments, suggestions, and corrections) is very important. Having a positive attitude while following these steps will help improve peer reviewing and the student's writing.
This is a great post! I agree with you, getting help from other students is very important. Other people can notice your errors before you will. I also agree with the student personality part. Some students take constructive criticism harder than others! On a side note: Remember to put a link to the resources in your post. I just found out about this not long ago, and wanted to make sure you knew. :)
ReplyDeleteCould you be a football coach? Can you be an educational coach. We all make mistakes. that is how we learn.
ReplyDeleteNow apply what you have learned.