Peer review is a critical component of the life of the mind and an effective teaching strategy for nurturing students' critical thinking skills. ... peer review of writing is most effective when students have an opportunity to revise their writings prior to submitting a grade. Is it true that peer assessment helps students develop their critical thinking skills?
The students' perceptions of the peer evaluation activity were later elicited in interviews and a short written survey. The findings of the study indicate that peer evaluation activities did help in developing critical thinking skills, thus improving their academic writing performance.
