Peer evaluation of teamwork activities in undergraduate engineering design

Jiachun Huang, Scott Wordley, Ashlee Pearson

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Abstract

Context:
This paper reports that a formal peer evaluation system combined with teamwork development activities may be an option to facilitate professional skill development in undergraduate students. This paper outlines the implementation of an online, peer evaluation system designed to facilitate feedback, mark moderation and student reflection on teamwork. This system is also helpful in discouraging poor team conduct by making students accountable to their teammates for the quality and quantity of work that they contribute and their communication in team-based assessments. Self-evaluation is also used to encourage reflective practice and highlight any differences in perceived contributions.
Purpose:
The objective of this research is to assess student attitudes towards the use of an anonymous, online peer evaluation tool (CATME) and teamwork and professional skill development in a second year …
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication28th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2017)
PublisherAustralasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE)
Number of pages9
Edition2017
Publication statusPublished - 2017
EventAAEE - Annual Conference of Australasian Association for Engineering Education 2017 - Manly Novotel, Sydney, Australia
Duration: 10 Dec 201713 Dec 2017
Conference number: 28th
https://aaee.net.au/aaee2017/

Conference

ConferenceAAEE - Annual Conference of Australasian Association for Engineering Education 2017
Abbreviated titleAAEE 2017
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period10/12/1713/12/17
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