How peer review affects Chinese adult college students' English writing acquisition in a computer assisted online learning environment?. Issue 2 (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yao, Chunlin
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 1176:Issue 2(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1176/2/022044
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: This is an experimental study investigated whether a peer review teaching method is suitable in a computer assisted online learning environment for Chinese adult college students in their English writing acquisition. The research results show that the teaching approach of peer review in a computer assisted online learning environment is beneficial to learners of enhancing their writing levels and it is appreciated by most learners. The peer review teaching method aids learners to check their papers from a different perspectives and increases their interests and confidence in their English writing, which is beneficial for them to revise their papers and improve the content and organization of their writing. However, a few learners dislike this kind of teaching method. They prefer their writings to be evaluated by some better writers, even English native writers. In order to maximize the advantages of a peer-reviewed teaching method and minimize its disadvantages in a computer assisted online learning environment, a systematic training to learners about peer review is necessary, which is beneficial to Chinese college students in acquiring English writing abilities better with the assistance of a computer.