Observation Guide
March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024
The observation guide provides guidelines for effective observation and feedback. Observing educators while they teach is a process that comprises three components: 1) a pre-observation session, 2) the teaching observation, and 3) a post-observation session. You may register for a teaching observation using the form below. For the pre-observation, a CTL staff member will schedule a meeting to discuss the observation process, focus, and schedule the teaching observation(s). The observation will take place at the agreed upon time. For the post-observation, the CTL staff member will schedule a second meeting to provide the instructors with a written observation report, discuss the findings, and provide recommendations for improvement. If desired, the CTL staff member can also provide an observation report needed for tenure and promotion applications.
Faculty/instructors interested in scheduling a teaching observation must communicate this request to the CTL using the form below. A CTL member will communicate with the requestor to determine a mutually convenient time for the pre-observation meeting. In the meeting, they will:
The CTL member will arrive early and leave after the teaching session to have a complete picture of the rapport and interaction between the observed and the students and the latter’s engagement in the session material. During this session, the CTL observer will:
After class, the observer will provide brief verbal feedback and ask clarification questions to provide comprehensive feedback.
The CTL member will schedule a meeting with the Faculty/instructor to share their feedback and reflections and exchange ideas. It is valuable to schedule it shortly after the observation session, depending on both availability. At the beginning of this meeting, the observer will invite the educator to share insights and reflect on their teaching practices. In this session, the observer will:
During this meeting, the faculty/instructor needs to:
Remember, observing and seeking feedback should be a continuous cycle of growth and learning. Embrace the opportunity, be open to receiving feedback, reflect on it, enhance your teaching practice and provide your students with a high-quality learning experience.
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