Students themselves can contribute towards their own learning
through assessing themselves and their peers. Students should be regarded as insiders
instead of outsiders when it comes to assessment and learning matters. They should be
involved in making judgements about their own work, monitoring their own progress,
learning to set goals for themselves, and presenting themselves and their work to others.
Well-constructed self-assessment and peer assessment exercises have the potential to
provide valuable learning experiences and encourage lifelong learning. Assessment is