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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY College of Health Professions Peer Evaluation of Classroom Teaching Peer evaluation should be approached not just as an evaluative process but also as an opportunity to receive coaching designed to help improve teaching effectiveness. With that in mind, the College has designed a peer evaluation form for use in both a formative and a summative evaluation. Peer evaluations are done for all faculty engaged in classroom instruction. The forms are to be incorporated as part of an overall faculty development plan. Peer Evaluation is intended to be a vehicle to help improve the quality of classroom instruction. While the actual evaluation is confidential, the Summary is to be shared with the Department Chair before the end of the semester in which the evaluation is completed. Peer Evaluation Process There are three components to the Peer Evaluation process: 1. Pre-Visit Preparatory Meeting The specific activities that are expected to occur are identified in the Peer Evaluation Form. The Peer evaluator and faculty member meet approximately one week prior to class in which the Peer Evaluation is to take place. The purpose of the meeting is to: Review course syllabus for course objectives, teaching, and evaluation methods. Discuss the types of learners in the class. Discuss methods of instruction selected for the class to be observed in relation to the types of learners and class. Discuss the selection and implementation of student evaluation methods, the ways in which the methods are to be implemented, and how feedback is to be provided to students. Discuss the source of information for the topic presented and its relationship to current state of knowledge and research. Other areas, as requested by the faculty member being evaluated. Specify on the form any additional areas evaluated. 2. Peer Evaluation Visit The Peer Evaluation Form is to be completed by the Peer Evaluator. Upon completion of the class session in which the peer evaluation occurs, the faculty member being evaluated is to complete the Classroom Session Self-Appraisal Form.

3. Post Evaluation Meeting

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The Peer Evaluator and the faculty member are to meet following the class session and review the results of the Peer Evaluation Form and the Classroom Session SelfAppraisal Form. Following the review and discussion, a Summary is jointly developed by the Peer Evaluator and the faculty member.

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PEER EVALUATION FORM Faculty: Evaluator: Date of Observation: Evaluation of Content Mastery Take into consideration the following questions: Does the instructor demonstrate command of the subject matter? Does the content reflect state of the art and current research findings? Is the purpose of the session evident? Is the content consistent with the course syllabus? Successful Elements

Elements to Refine

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Evaluation of Delivery and Teaching Methods Take into consideration the following questions: Does the instructor use smooth transitions between ideas? Does the instructor emphasize major points with relevant examples? Is the presentation organized? Is the instructor enthusiastic about the subject? Is the instructors delivery appropriately paced to meet the students needs? Could the instructor be seen and heard throughout the classroom? Did the instructor maintain appropriate eye contact with the students? Were audiovisual aids/technology used effectively to augment the session? Did the instructor appropriately select and use instructional methods? Was the delivery of the class consistent with the types of learners in the class? Considering the type and size of the class, did the chosen methods of instruction maximize student participation in the learning process? Do the evaluation methods planned for the observed class reflect the objective, class content, and assignments? Are the evaluation methods designed to stimulate application, analysis, and synthesis? Successful Elements

Elements to Refine

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Teaching and Learning Environment Take into consideration the following questions: Is the classroom atmosphere participatory? Does the instructor encourage questions? Is the instructor attentive to cues of boredom or confusion? Was the session thought provoking and stimulating? Was the environment conducive to critical thinking and student participation in learning? Successful Elements

Elements to Refine

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Classroom Self-Appraisal Form Faculty: Evaluator: Date of Observation: Evaluation of Content Mastery Take into consideration your response to the following questions: Did I demonstrate command of the subject matter? Did the content reflect state of the art and current research findings? Was the purpose of the session evident? Was the content consistent with the course syllabus? Successful Elements

Elements to Refine

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Evaluation of Delivery and Teaching Methods Take into consideration the following questions: Did I use smooth transitions between ideas? Did I major points with relevant examples? Was the presentation organized? Was I enthusiastic about the subject? Was my delivery appropriately paced to meet the students needs? Could I be seen and heard throughout the classroom? Did I maintain appropriate eye contact with the students? Were audiovisual aids/technology used effectively to augment the session? Did I appropriately select and use instructional methods? Was the delivery of the class consistent with the types of learners in the class? Considering the type and size of the class, did the chosen methods of instruction maximize student participation in the learning process? Did the evaluation methods planned for the observed class reflect the objective, class content, and assignments? Were the evaluation methods designed to stimulate application, analysis, and synthesis? Successful Elements

Elements to Refine

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Teaching and Learning Environment Take into consideration the following questions: Was the classroom atmosphere participatory? Did I encourage questions? Was I the instructor attentive to cues of boredom or confusion? Was the session thought provoking and stimulating? Was the environment conducive to critical thinking and student participation in learning? Successful Elements

Elements to Refine

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Summary
Post Evaluation Meeting_______________ Type of Evaluation: Formative_________ Summative__________

The Summary is developed jointly by the Peer Evaluator and the faculty member. A copy is to be shared with the Department Chair by the end of the semester in which the Peer Evaluation occurs. Successful Elements Content Mastery

Delivery and Teaching Methods

Teaching and Learning Environment

Elements to Refine Content Mastery

Delivery and Teaching Methods

Teaching and Learning Environment

Signed by: __________________________________ Faculty Member __________________________________ Peer Evaluator

__________________________________ Date __________________________________ Date

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