Using Peer Assessment in Students’ Presentation: EFL Students’ Voices

The purpose of this study is to find out the effects and challenges of peer assessment felt by EFL students of UIN Ar- Raniry towards their presentation. In collecting data, this study used questionnaire and the semi-structured interview, involving 30 students of the Department of English Language Education of Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh. Ten of them were interviewed to gain the deeper information about effects and challenges of peer assessment in presentation. The results revealed that positive effects are obtained by students such as; identifying strengths and weaknesses, fostering a collaborative learning environment, enhancing critical thinking and presentation skills. However, some challenges are also experienced by the students such as; time-management, biased assessment results and requiring guideline for bias avoidance. In conclusion, using peer assessment in presentation has benefits for students. Overall, it can help students in developing their presentation skills and learning how to give a good presentation. Nevertheless, using peer assessment also has downsides in implemented. Based on findings, it is recommended that the teachers and students take a serious effort in overcoming with this thing in order to enhance the learning and teaching process.