PLUSES AND MINUSES OF PEER ASSESSMENT IN ENGINEERS TRAINING
The purpose of this paper is to prove the effectiveness of the use of peer assessment technology on the example of teaching English. A study conducted among the 1st year students of the faculty of informatics, mathematics and computer science of the National Research University «Higher school of Economics» showed that the use of peer assessment technology leads to a more conscious involvement of students in the learning process, supports motivation at a high level, promotes the development of critical thinking and interpersonal interaction, helps to understand the subject more deeply. Despite the significant advantages, this method is rarely used in the educational system and, as a result, students are not familiar with it, which entails time costs on the part of the teacher. Other disadvantages of the method of peer assessment are a poor rating and the failure of anyone as an expert, which can be overcome by systematic use under the supervision of a teacher with a mandatory joint discussion of evaluation criteria. The survey conducted in the course of the study showed that students consider the method of peer assessment effective and useful, as it contributes to a better understanding of the topic and better performance of the task, as well as helps to more objectively evaluate their own activities and develops team work skills.