Juan Carlos Henríquez

Enhancing Student Writing Through Peer Feedback

Introduction to the Strategy

• Juan Carlos Enriquez, an English teacher from Chile, introduces a successful strategy for improving writing among his 11th-grade students.

• The focus is on engaging students in the revision process rather than solely relying on teacher feedback.

Implementation of the TAG Strategy

• Students provide feedback on a classmate's micro story using the TAG method:

• Tell something they liked about the story.

• Ask a question to clarify any aspects of the story.

• Give a suggestion for improvement.

Outcomes and Benefits

• After receiving peer feedback, students revised their stories before submitting final versions, leading to:

• Increased engagement in the writing process.

• Improved quality of final micro stories.

• A sense of pride in their work as they created a virtual book showcasing all stories.

Adaptability of the Strategy

• Enriquez believes that this peer feedback strategy can be adapted for various writing tasks, emphasizing its benefits:

• Encourages constructive feedback among peers.

• Promotes reflection on personal writing skills.

• Fosters collaborative learning experiences.