Peer Feedback in Language Learning

Summary of Paiva & Braga (2024)

Background & Existing Knowledge
Developing writing proficiency in second language (L2) learners requires more than teacher corrections. Peer feedback can enhance autonomy, critical thinking, and language awareness.

New Insights from This Study
✔ Peer-led feedback improved writing quality in undergraduate English courses.
✔ Students showed increased metalinguistic awareness and writing confidence.
✔ Feedback dialogues built trust and encouraged meaningful revision.

Practical Applications: How Educators Can Use This Research

Implementing Peer Feedback
📌 Train students in giving constructive and specific feedback.
📌 Use guided checklists to scaffold comments.
📌 Pair students with rotating partners for diverse perspectives.

Developing Writing Skills
📌 Assign multiple draft cycles to encourage reflection.
📌 Use class time for feedback exchange and discussion.
📌 Assess both the quality of writing and the feedback given.

Inclusive Participation
📌 Allow multilingual strategies in peer response sessions.
📌 Encourage oral feedback before written comments.
📌 Address emotional safety in peer critique activities.

Conclusion
Peer evaluation fosters deeper engagement with the writing process and cultivates collaborative classroom communities in L2 contexts.

Key Words
peer feedback, second language writing, student dialogue, language development, writing improvement

Reference
Paiva, V. L. M. O., & Braga, J. (2024). Peer Feedback in Undergraduate English Language Teaching: Students’ Perspectives. Brazilian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 24(1), 111–130.

Suggested Citation
Ross, E. M., & Malar, D. B. J. (2025). Peer Feedback in Language Learning. Excellent Educator, 2(13), 2.