COMPEL Glossary / peer-review-assessment
Peer Review Assessment
Peer review assessment is a structured evaluation process in which capstone project submissions are reviewed by qualified peers using standardized rubrics with weighted criteria, defined scoring levels, minimum passing thresholds, and required reviewer counts.
What this means in practice
Reviewers must hold the specialization being assessed or a higher-level certification, ensuring that assessments are conducted by practitioners with demonstrated competency in the relevant domain. The peer review model combines professional rigor with community engagement, building a culture of collaborative quality assurance across the credential ecosystem.
Why it matters
Automated assessments cannot evaluate the nuanced judgment required for transformation leadership. Peer review provides the expert evaluation needed for high-stakes credentials while building a professional community of practice. It also ensures that assessment standards evolve with the field, as active practitioners bring current real-world experience to the evaluation process.
How COMPEL uses it
Peer review assessment is required for all specialization and joint credential capstone projects. The review process is governed by standardized rubrics aligned to COMPEL methodology criteria. Reviewers are drawn from the pool of certified professionals, and the review process itself counts toward CE credit requirements, creating a self-sustaining assessment ecosystem within the Learn stage.
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