EDP Peer Teaching Template
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Purpose of Peer Teaching Observations
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Step 2: Observations. A focused and purposeful inquiry into observable individual and group behaviors in a specific class to help both instructor and observer “see” teaching and learning from a different perspective. More than one peer observation is expected. EDP expects multiple observations across multiple courses (at different levels), if possible. If the faculty member is only teaching one course during the year due to substantial buyout/administrative responsibilities, that course should be observed multiple times. Each reviewer should attend 2-3 class sessions to observe individual and group behaviors in a specific class, as well as to gain a thorough understanding of the instructor’s interactions with the class.
Step 3: Post-Observation. The post-observation is a follow-up meeting of between the observer(s) and instructor to bring impressions from the materials’ review and observation together in a mutual conversation about teaching and learning.
Step 4: Reflective Summary. A reflective summary is a brief, written analysis by the instructor and possibly the peer observer of what was learned about teaching and student learning. It is an opportunity to turn teaching experience into learning. Peer Teaching Observation Report – A written report of the faculty member’s teaching should be drafted, including comments on what the instructor does well and suggested areas for improvement. A list of observations conducted (with course, observer, and date) should also be included.
Components of a Peer Teaching Observation Report
Once the four steps listed above are completed, the peer observation committee is responsible for writing up a comprehensive assessment of their peer teaching review. These reports should cover the instructor’s presentation, course content, organization, clarity of written materials, rigor and fairness of written examinations, appropriateness of methodology, and student outcomes. In order to ensure that these peer teaching observations can be used for our University’s promotion process, they must include the following information:
Each peer observation report must be written by the faculty peer observer and is to include:
- Number and title of courses observed course(s)
- Date of report(s)
- Date of classroom observation(s)
- Description of methods by which instructor engages students in learning
- Date on which the observation(s) was discussed with the candidate
- Constructive advice
- Any Candidate’s responsiveness and any specific improvement from (s) linked to previous peer observation reportsNames and signatures of observers
- Name and signature of observer(s)
- Review of course instructor survey ratings and student comments for courses taught while in rank
- Assessment of candidate’s contributions and trajectory in terms of formal and informal student supervision and advising
A copy of the Peer Teaching Observation reports should be delivered to the faculty member being reviewed, the Department Chair & the Executive Assistant.
Additional Peer Teaching Resources:
https://facultyinnovate.utexas.edu/peer-observation
https://facultyinnovate.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/Faculty-evaluations-campus-transmittal082613.pdfFaculty Innovation Info on Peer Observations