Teaching Observation Tips

Course Observation Tips

• Pick dates for the visits early in the semester.
• Meet ahead of time.
• Discuss what kind of feedback would be useful.
• Agree on level of confidentiality.
• Observe students as well as the instructor.
• Begin your feedback with what works well before sharing your perspective on how things could be different.
• “I noticed … can you tell me more about that approach?”
• Taking risks and experimenting could lead to failure, and that’s OK.

Advantages of Peer Observation (for both of you!)

• Develop as educators.
• Provide opportunities for self-reflection.
• Evaluate and discuss alternative teaching strategies.