Learning Journal Unit 4

Reflection Topic: Critical thinking and peer assessment

Reflect and write at least 300 words (but not more than 500 words) on the following:

1. How does critical thinking relate to peer assessment? What strategies from this
week can you apply when you assess Written Assignments?
2. At this point, you have completed a practice assessment and an actual
assessment of a Written Assignment. You have also rated posts each week on the
Discussion Board. Has any part of the process surprised you? Do you have any
concerns about assessment?

Critical thinking as defined by Paul & Scriven (2008) “critical thinking intellectually disciplined process of
actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information
gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a
guide to belief and action. In its exemplary form, it is based on universal intellectual values that
transcend subject matter divisions: clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, sound evidence,
good reasons, depth, breadth, and fairness”

Peer assessment is used to improved collaborative learning here in university of the people, and it has
placed some insists

References

Scriven, M., & Paul, R. (2008). The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools, Foundation
for Critical Thinking Press.  https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-critical-thinking/766