Problems and tactics in Peer feedback in EFL Writing Teaching

Abstract

Peer feedback, as the key step in process writing approach, is widely used in the teaching of EFL writing. Peer feedback plays a positive role in promoting teaching and learning. However, it also has many problems in teaching. This article finds that students' having no confidence in giving feedback to peers, students' lack of trust in feedback received from peers and the absence of positive peer feedback are the key factors that would influence the effect of peer feedback. In order to optimize the effect of peer feedback, we should pay attention to reasonable grouping, peer feedback training, instructor's timely intervention and emphasize the positive peer feedback.