Chapter 3. Transforming Peer Review Into Panel Discussions for L2 Feedback Literacy
Ashton E. Dawes
Abstract
Collaborative learning in higher education takes various forms, including peer review, peer feedback, and peer assessment, all of which play a crucial role in enhancing students’ academic skills. Among these, peer feedback is a widely used approach that fosters literacy development, improves content quality, and facilitates students’ integration into academic communities. By critically evaluating their peers’ work, students develop subject-specific competencies, refine their writing, and strengthen their critical thinking and audience awareness. However, the effectiveness of peer feedback depends on careful instructional design and alignment with course objectives. A well-structured peer review system—incorporating workshops, detailed rubrics, reflection, and guided discussions—enhances students’ abilities as both writers and reviewers. This structured approach promotes a more engaging and supportive learning environment, ultimately enriching the academic writing experience.
About the Contributor
Ashton E. Dawes is a senior lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies. She received her Master’s of Applied Linguistics from the University of Mississippi, USA. Her research includes L2 writing feedback (peer, AI, and student-led), podcasts in education, and leadership in education.
Citation
Dawes, A. E. (2026). Transforming peer review into panel discussions for L2 feedback literacy. In A. E. Dawes & K. Jurns (Eds.), Cultivating confidence in L2 writing: Communicative and peer review practices. Candlin & Mynard. https://doi.org/10.47908/44/3
Collaborative learning in higher education takes various forms, including peer review, peer feedback, and peer assessment, all of which play a crucial role in enhancing students’ academic skills. Among these, peer feedback is a widely used approach that fosters literacy development, improves content quality, and facilitates students’ integration into academic communities. By critically evaluating their peers’ work, students develop subject-specific competencies, refine their writing, and strengthen their critical thinking and audience awareness. However, the effectiveness of peer feedback depends on careful instructional design and alignment with course objectives. A well-structured peer review system—incorporating workshops, detailed rubrics, reflection, and guided discussions—enhances students’ abilities as both writers and reviewers. This structured approach promotes a more engaging and supportive learning environment, ultimately enriching the academic writing experience.
About the Contributor
Ashton E. Dawes is a senior lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies. She received her Master’s of Applied Linguistics from the University of Mississippi, USA. Her research includes L2 writing feedback (peer, AI, and student-led), podcasts in education, and leadership in education.
Citation
Dawes, A. E. (2026). Transforming peer review into panel discussions for L2 feedback literacy. In A. E. Dawes & K. Jurns (Eds.), Cultivating confidence in L2 writing: Communicative and peer review practices. Candlin & Mynard. https://doi.org/10.47908/44/3
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Title: Cultivating Confidence in L2 Writing: Communicative and Peer Review Practices
Editors: Edited by Ashton E. Dawes and Kathryn Jurns Publication date: May 2026 Read more... |