Peer review transforms students into stronger writers and thinkers by teaching them to analyze, critique, and refine ideas collaboratively.
When students evaluate each other’s work, they develop critical thinking skills by identifying strengths and areas for improvement, learning to support their feedback with evidence rather than personal preference.
This process not only sharpens their writing, helping them recognize common pitfalls and stylistic choices, but also builds essential soft skills like constructive communication and resilience.
Peer review also prepares students for real-world collaboration, whether revising team projects or giving professional critiques.
Ultimately, this practice fosters a classroom culture of mutual learning, where students grow not just as individual writers, but as thoughtful, engaged thinkers.