Peer Observation of Teaching Program

The Clemson Peer Observation Program brings together the Provost's Office, the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation (OTEI), and the support of some colleges' community-based work. Through an evidence-based structured format, faculty access training materials, practice the observation process with mentors, and become certified as teaching observers.This program is based on work created by the faculty of the Teaching Effectiveness Community of CBSHS, the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences

Step One: Complete the Canvas Course "Peer Observation of Teaching"

On completion of this course, faculty will:

• • Increase knowledge on the value of collaborative peer observation of teaching (PoT)
  • Obtain skills for pre- and post-observation dialogue
  • Practice observation note-taking skills
  • Identify quality teaching practices based on CBSHS Teaching Effectiveness Community categories
  • Complete all assessments

Step Two: Complete an class observation, with a certified mentor.

• Conduct all steps with an instructor you are observing, with a faculty mentor.  
• Include pre-and post-meetings, observational notes, and final letter

Upon completion, you will be recognized for this accomplishment by Faculty Success and the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation, and a letter to your supervisor.

The Canvas Course includes recorded advice from "Teaching Effectiveness Community" faculty and videos from notable faculty instructors, for practice.  Thank you to all who participated!

Course participants practice taking notes on teacher and student actions in short video clips.  Pictured: Dr. Lazar demonstrates teaching with group work.

Faculty in the CBSHS Teaching Community provide advice on each step of the observational process as well. Pictured: Dr. Sanborn also provides guidance to participants as they move through the observational process.