vertaisarvioinneilla
vertaisarvioinnit, also known as peer evaluations or peer reviews, refer to the process whereby professionals, students, or other peers assess each other's work, performance, or products. In Finnish, the term comprises the root "vertaisa," meaning "peer-like," and "arvioinnit," meaning "evaluations." The practice has roots in medieval guilds, where craftsmen examined each other's work before it entered the market, but modern forms gained prominence in twentieth‑century education and research.
In academic settings, peer review is the standard mechanism for validating journal articles and grant proposals.
Outside academia, vertaisarvioinnit are common in professional development. Teachers, for instance, observe each other's lessons, giving
The benefits of peer evaluation are manifold: it encourages active engagement, cultivates critical thinking, and builds