Peer Review of Biology Final Year Projects-A Platform for the Development of Critical Thinking

Project Title

Peer Review of Biology Final Year Projects-A Platform for the Development of Critical Thinking

Project Leader

Prof Karl WK Tsim and Dr Nina L Siow

School / Dept

SSCI / BIOL

Project Duration

Sept 2009 - Aug 2011

Project Description

This project tried to refine the assessment methods for Biology Final Year Projects from assessing solely by teaching staff to student peers evaluation. Through round-table discussion and online peer-review of poster presentation, students developed better skills in critical thinking, communication and presentation skills.

Project Outcome

• The online peer review system was developed, pilot-tested, and implemented.
• Three sets of rubrics for various outcomes were developed and introduced to students.
• The assessment framework and guidelines for the oral and poster presentation were developed.

Status

Completed

Project Documents
(Only accessible by HKUST users)

• Project Plan
• Progress Report
• Final Report
• Project-end Review by Project Leader

Adaptation

Full Project