Course info
Course name, Peer Observation of Teaching AppLC
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success Type of course Professional Development
About the course
Upcoming Classes
Class times are Eastern Time (UTC-05:00)
Class info 1
Sep 9 (Tue), 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sep 30 (Tue), 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Oct 21 (Tue), 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Nov 11 (Tue), 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Section Id: Fall 2025
Location: Online
- Jessica Steinweg
- Brenda Thomas
Description
Excellence in teaching is one of App State’s core values. Requirements of annual review, reappointment, promotion, and tenure include peer observations as one measure of effective teaching practices. Additionally, peer observation is frequently used in a formative setting aimed at professional growth. Peer observation can have numerous benefits, for both the observer and observee; however, inaccurate, inequitable, and unhelpful reports often result when peer observers are inadequately prepared for the task (Tugman et al, 2025). This AppLC aims to address these circumstances.
Tugman, B., Stephens, L. E., Olsen, T., & Bundrick, A. E. (2025). Creating effective peer observation faculty training through a community of practice. To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development, 44(1) 53-70.
Prerequisites
- Support the culture of shared responsibility for teaching quality
- Help faculty foster meaningful learning experiences
Administrators
- Brenda Thomas
Please contact a course administrator for additional information.