In-Class Observations
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ABOUT IN-CLASS OBSERVATIONS:
In-class observations typically involve:
In-class observations are an effective means to:
PLEASE NOTE:
Please note: In-class observations conducted by CTSI staff are intended to provide formative feedback for instructors. Instructors may choose to include the feedback from CTSI in their teaching dossiers; however, this feedback is not evaluative (and as such differs from the onsite observations of teaching that may form a part of the tenure review process).
REQUESTS FOR IN-CLASS OBSERVATIONS AND THE INITIAL CONSULTATION
THE CLASSROOM VISIT
FOLLOW UP CONSULTATION WITH CTSI
OTHER OPTIONS FOR RECEIVING FORMATIVE FEEDBACK ON YOUR TEACHING
ABOUT IN-CLASS OBSERVATIONS:
In-class observations typically involve:
- An initial consultation with the instructor.
- A one-hour class visit from a member of the CTSI team (this may or may not include a recording of the lecture).
- A follow-up consultation.
In-class observations are an effective means to:
- Gather formative feedback on one’s teaching in a low-risk context.
- Explore ways to strengthen instructional practices and achieve goals for student learning.
PLEASE NOTE:
- In-class observations must be booked at least 3-4 weeks in advance and will be conducted during regular business hours.
- In-class observations are conducted for formative purposes only, not for summative review.
Please note: In-class observations conducted by CTSI staff are intended to provide formative feedback for instructors. Instructors may choose to include the feedback from CTSI in their teaching dossiers; however, this feedback is not evaluative (and as such differs from the onsite observations of teaching that may form a part of the tenure review process).
REQUESTS FOR IN-CLASS OBSERVATIONS AND THE INITIAL CONSULTATION
THE CLASSROOM VISIT
FOLLOW UP CONSULTATION WITH CTSI
OTHER OPTIONS FOR RECEIVING FORMATIVE FEEDBACK ON YOUR TEACHING