Interconnecting peer feedback literacy: Exploring the relationship between providing and acting on peer feedback

Abstract

Recent research highlights the concept of feedback literacy, focusing on students’ active engagement in feedback processes, including giving and receiving peer feedback. However, most studies rely on self-assessments through surveys and interviews, with few examining actual feedback behaviors. This study explores the behavioral aspects of peer feedback literacy among 844 high school students using an online system for peer feedback and revisions. Multiple measures related to provided ratings and comments as well as use in revisions were extracted using systematic coding. Factor analysis and structural equation modeling identified two distinct elements of high-quality feedback provision—providing features and rating validity—and confirmed a moderate correlation between the ability to provide quality feedback and the use of feedback. These skills were weakly correlated with writing ability. This research contributes to the emerging literature of peer feedback literacy and supports the development of more effective peer feedback training approaches.