Advantages: When students self-assess, they are much more likely to make a list of the positive attributes of their own work, which in turn bolsters their confidence in that work, and encourages them to improve upon the work even further.
When students self-assess, they regularly identify specific areas for improvement. The more specific the need, the more specific the assistance the student needs.
Students who include self-assessment in their working process, however, oftentimes have a clearer understanding of how good or bad their individual work is