Peer Observation
A page within CATL Teaching Improvement Guide
This guide provides strategies & resources for instructors conducting peer observations in online, hybrid, and in-person courses. A three-step process is recommended:
- Arrange Pre-Meeting
- Conduct Observation
- Follow-Up
Conducting Peer Observations
Three-Step Process
1. Arrange Pre-Meeting
Download Meeting Agenda Template
Observer:
- Review department by-laws
- Schedule a pre-meeting
- Share the agenda (see below) when you schedule the meeting
- Ask the instructor to come prepared to discuss the agenda items
- Conduct the pre-meeting
Instructor:
- Review agenda (see below)
- Come prepared to pre-meeting
AGENDA
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2. Conduct Observation
Download Peer Observation Rubric
- Discuss how these dimensions of effective teaching are addressed in the unit/lesson.
- These questions align with the Six Essentials of Effective Teaching (CATL).
ORGANIZATION |
EVIDENCE |
INCLUSIVITY |
FEEDBACK |
TECHNOLOGY |
PROGRAM (as applicable) |
3. Follow-Up
Download Observation Letter Template
- Write observation letter, if requested or required by instructor for their personnel portfolio
- Hold a debrief meeting about the observation
- Share the observation letter before the meeting
- Review the questions/concerns at the meeting
- Instructor then shows in the evidence that they took feedback and made changes
TEMPLATES
Please note you do need to be signed-in to Office 365 with your UWL account to view these templates.
Adding a Peer Observer to a Canvas Course
Adding a Peer Observer to Canvas
1. Click on "People" in the navigation menu.
2. Click on "+ People"
3. Assign TA Role
4. Remove Observer after Observation is Complete
Remember to remove the observer from the course after the observation has been completed.