Professional Literature Summary

Article #15

Bib. Information Lam, R. (2010). The role of self-assessment in students' writing portfolios: a
(APA Formatting): classroom investigation. TESL Reporter, 43(2), 16-34. Retrieved from
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Author(s) Affiliation: Ricky Lam works in the Department of English at the Hong Kong Institute of
Education as a teacher trainer.

Type of Resource: This article is a scholarly research study conducted and featured in the TESL
(Scholarly Reporter.
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Summary of essential
information:
o original concept for "reflection" was Flower and Hayes -revision
o new framework from Hayes reorganizes revision into reflection
o portfolios can be used as a catalyst for a reflective process
o empowers student autonomy and self-consciousness in
writing
o self-assessment can be intertwined to get to know self as a
writer
o Broadfoot argues reflection and self-assessment are not the same
o self-assessment diagnoses, reflection responds positively and
constructively
o analyze the perceived impact of self-assessment
o students are used to teachers making corrections, so they
need explicit instruction on what to look for
conventions are easier to find than
content/organization
o role of the teacher is still very important to enhance process
o ideas for self-assessment pedagogy
o maintaining motivation
vary mode of assessment delivery and tasks
o make self-assessment normal part of weekly writing lessons
o global versus local error focus
local errors are conventions, global are more content
use multiple draft opportunities with teacher
feedback
keep error logs
keep drafts in a portfolio for reflection
Potential relevance to This article is relevant to my research topic because it describes how to embody
your research topic the use of self-assessment and reflection in writing full time. It also addresses
and study: the importance of the teacher's role in self-assessment, as it is important to
continue providing feedback to students throughout the process to enrich the
quality of student writing and students as writers.