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Item Open Access Peer Assessment as a Collaborative Learning Tool in EFL Secondary Classes(SDU University, 2025) Aisarova A.Peer assessment is a collaborative learning tool which can be used to promote an active learning environment. It has been described as an effective, learner-centered, and democratic technique which can be practiced in various educational settings. The purpose of the current research was to describe EFL teachers’ and students’ attitudes towards peer assessment activities in secondary education. This study utilized a qualitative approach to obtain in-depth reflections and experiences of participants. Face-to-face interviews were employed as a data collection tool. Non-probability purposive sampling strategy was used to collect data from participants. Qualitative data was analyzed by inductive thematic analysis and included direct quotations of the respondents. The findings indicate positive attitudes towards peer assessment by both study groups and demonstrate the wide use of this technique in secondary education. As a result of the interviews, six main themes in each study group were revealed. The respondents reported such barriers of peer assessment as subjectivity in grading, lack of prior instruction and expertise, adverse relationships between peers, and student passiveness. Therefore, the participants suggested providing clear rubrics and explanation, moderate implementation of peer assessment in a classroom, and using formative peer feedback to eliminate potential bias.