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Peer evaluations and the language classroom.

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Abstract

The peer evaluation is an important component of the educational process, but it is not the best tool to evaluate instructional effectiveness. The peer evaluation, however, can provide a unique opportunity for educators to deepen their understanding of their respective practices, particularly in terms analyzing their classroom discourse.

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The peer evaluation is an important and integral part of the educational process. It is primary intended to evaluate teacher effectiveness in the classroom (Yon, Burhap & Kohut, 2002, Berstein, 2004). However, studies indicate that the peer evaluation is not the best indicator of effective ...

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