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The effects of peer assessment on learner autonomy have been extensively investigated in EFL education. Nevertheless, very few studies have examined the effects of this kind of assessment on each dimension of learner autonomy. This quasi-experimental study explored the effects of peer assessment on learner autonomy development in language use with a focus on writing skills. To carry out the research, 101 non-English majors at VNU-HCM University of Science were selected. The participants were required to assess their peer’s work after finishing the given writing tasks during a fifteen-week general English course. Quantitative data were collected from students’ questionnaires. The results of data analysis revealed that the dimensions planning and monitoring in students’ learner autonomy were considerably boosted, whereas the dimension evaluating did not see significant improvements after the use of peer assessment in writing skills. These findings provide insights to L2 teachers who intend to apply this assessment practice to their classrooms to foster students’ learner autonomy.
Keywords: Learner Autonomy, Peer assessment, Writing Skills
Biography
Phan Thi Minh Thao
Since joining the VNUHCM-University of Science, Thao Phan has been involved with studies related to English language teaching. Before joining the university, Thao Phan worked as a visiting lecturer of English at several universities. Since 2021 Phan worked as a full-time lecturer of English at VNUHCM-University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City.
Truong Thi Tuyet Hanh
I am Trương Thị Tuyết Hạnh, based in Ho Chi Minh City, where I live and work. I earned a Master’s degree in English Language Teaching from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City, conferred in 2002. With over a decade of experience, I have taught general English to non-English major students at the University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City.
Nguyen Tran Minh Nguyet
My name is Nguyen Tran Minh Nguyet, and I currently live in Ho Chi Minh City. I hold a Master’s degree in Theory and Methodology of English Language Teaching and have seven years of experience teaching English to non-English majors at VNUHCM-University of Science.
