Peer Review Critique

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As an Art instructor, the seventh-grade students at Holy Cross worked on a collaborative art project for still life photography. The students had the liberty to select a theme to explore in their groups. With a large class size of 35 students, the project had seven groups. The students chose excellent themes like nature, education, travel, fashion, sports, food and entertainment. As part of the final product presentation, the students completed peer review worksheets to provide relevant feedback on how their peers completed the tasks and satisfied the requirements. The final grade I assigned as the instructor considered the information documented on the peer review worksheets.

Teaching strategies for peer critiques was one of the most rewarding highlights during the academic school year. I watched students evolve from being judgmental and using harsh terminology towards each other’s work to learning the process of becoming art critics. The 35 students evaluated, interpreted, and formed meaningful conclusions about the art work based on their opinions and criteria. However, the F/2 competency to promote a positive learning environment that values and fosters respect for all students took a considerable amount of time, coaching, and preparation …show more content…

“I like…” or “I don’t like…” By the end of the project, the students identified the strengths and weaknesses in their work along with their peers, formed additional perspectives of art, and shared their ideas with each other. Furthermore, the peer review process prompted students to become critical thinkers. As their learning sparked inquiry, the students’ efforts enhanced their abilities to reflect on art as a

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