Teaching with Adult Learners: Peer-Assessment Software in Translation and Interpretation

摘要

PowerPoint is one of the presentation software programs used effectively to present material in the classroom and encourage learner tearning. In this study, PowerPoint is used as media to support learners' peer-Assessment in the classroom This case study highlights learners' perception about the effectiveness of PowerPoint software as learners' peer assessment tool implemented in translation and interpretation subject. fifty seven learners from two classes of English Education Department were surveyed. Age (adult learners) considerations may be worthy of note with regard to learner views of assessment. Survey was divided into three sections; 1) the use of PowerPoint as peer-assessment media; 2) being a rater/being rated by peers, 3) Interview. Survey response data indicated that a majority of learners had a positive reaction to the use of PowerPoint slide as tool to support peer-assessment, yet also expressing some weaknesses using this software for peer-assessment.