The Effects Of Self-assessment On The Students’ Performance In The Writing Process

Résumé: This research study aims at promoting the incorporation of self-assessment in the writing classroom in order to advance students’ quality writing. To this end, two data collection methods were used; a self-assessment checklist and a practitioner researcher’s diary. Twenty students assessed their writing using yes/no checklists during three phases of writing. The diary served reflective purposes to address the students’ needs and inform instruction in the writing classroom. Findings indicated that when the students were trained in self-assessment and were provided with accurate criteria to achieve learning goals, they could make positive gains. In addition, self-assessment represented clear guidelines to reach the final outcomes of their writing tasks. Change occurred in the writing classroom since reflection-on-action was used to cater for the students’ needs and contributed to new roles for both; students and teachers.

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