Peer Observation

Peer Observation Process

This document gives a detailed overview of the Peer Observation Process. Both Peer Observers and faculty receiving Peer Observations should be familiar with this document.

This document will be updated as needed. Please check back for changes marked in bold.

• Peer Observation Process Document

Peer Observation Forms and Information

This form is intended for the faculty member who will be observed to complete in advance of the pre-observation meeting.

• Pre-Observation Instructor Form

The Peer Observer or SGIF Facilitator is responsible for maintaining the data and documents produced in a confidential manner until the end of the Academic Year (June 30th). At the end of the Academic Year (June 30th), documents related to the Observation or SGIF should be destroyed.

It is the responsibility of the Faculty Member who receives a Peer Observation or SGIF to maintain his or her SGIF Report or Peer Observation Report long-term for use in the Year-End Package.

• Faculty Member Self-Reflection Template

Peer Observers

Click here for a list of the Peer Observers.

Peer Observation Process and Forms

This document gives a detailed overview of the Peer Observation Process. Both Peer Observers and faculty receiving Peer Observations should be familiar with this document.

This document will be updated as needed. Please check back for changes marked in bold.

• Peer Observation Process Document

This form is intended for the faculty member who will be observed to complete in advance of the pre-observation meeting.

• Pre-Observation Instructor Form

This form is for the use of the Peer Observer during the pre-observation meeting. Ideally this is held up to a week prior to the planned observation. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the faculty member’s goals for the observation, and for the peer observer to gather information about the context of the course, the student population and experience, and the plans for the session on the day of the observation.

• Pre-Observation Observer Form

This document may be used to organize notes and feedback during the observation of a teaching session.

• Peer Observation Form Data Collection

This instrument incorporates areas related to activities in teaching and learning that lend themselves to a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Influenced by learner-centred principles, universal design for learning, and sound pedagogical practices, it has been adapted from the Institute of Teaching, Learning, and Academic Leadership, State University of New York

• Peer Observation Checklist

This document provides an alternative data collection method to capture observations and comments. Less structured in orientation, it cues the peer observer to note both instructor and student behaviour.

• Peer Observation Ethnographic

This guide poses discussion and reflective questions for the post-observation meeting.

• Post-Observation Meeting Guide
  
• Peer Observation Report Template

Peer Observation Process for Online/Blended Courses

The following documents will guide you through the Peer Observation process for online/blended courses at Red Deer Polytechnic:

• Peer Observation Process Document
• Peer Observer Report
• Faculty Member Self-Reflection Template

Management of Data

The Peer Observer or SGIF Facilitator is responsible for maintaining the data and documents produced in a confidential manner until the end of the Academic Year (June 30th). At the end of the Academic Year (June 30th), documents related to the Observation or SGIF should be destroyed.

It is the responsibility of the Faculty Member who receives a Peer Observation or SGIF to maintain his or her SGIF Report or Peer Observation Report long-term for use in the Year-End Package.