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WHY PEER APPRAISAL TECHNIQUE IN EDUCATION RESEARCH METHODS A USEFUL ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUE IN THE 21ST CENTURY | |
Author Name EYONG Emmanuel Ikpi Department of Educational Foundations Faculty of Education University of Calabar, Nigeria Abstract For any institution or organization to excel and make a significant impact in the environment where it exists, there is a need for an appraisal exercise for teachers/employers toascertain the success or failure of the system. Appraisal techniquesallow individualswho may be students, colleagues, or employees to assess one another based on the feedback given by his/her colleagues. This provides useful information to the staff to know their level of growth on the job, and for students to know the interpersonal relationship with their classmates, all considered to be very important assessment input in the determination of the success and sustenanceof an organization.The present study used two (2) techniques (Sociometric and the Guess-who techniques) commonly used in schools and organizations to determine the level of academic success and to attain what is worthwhile (that is, positive change in character and learning) for the appraisal of staff and students. Without appraisal techniques, the objectives of teaching will be defeated due to a poor feedback system in the course of the learning process. The study conducted on why peer appraisal technique? : A useful personality assessment technique in institutions and organizational effectiveness. The aim wasto monitor and improve teachers' and students' performance in the classroom setting, including employers of labour. The study concludes that appraising colleagues will promote mutual relationships, build trust and provide feedback among institutions and organisations. This is what society needs to move forward in harmony and embrace sustained progress, growth, and development in its entirety. Keywords: Peer Appraisal Personality, Assessment Techniques, and Effectiveness Published On : 2018-03-30 Article Download : |