The Practice of Peer Observation

Authors

  • Jaqueline M. DiSanto Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Sandy Figueroa Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Carlos Guevara Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Antonios Varelas Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Diana Macri Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Andrea Fabrizio Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Sherese Mitchell Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Sean Gerrity Hostos Community College of the City University of New York (CUNY)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55420/2693.9193.v9.n2.289

Keywords:

collegial conversations, faculty development, online learning, peer observation, professional growth

Abstract

This paper discusses existing literature on peer observation. It also focuses on work done by an investigative, information-sharing committee at an urban community college in the South Bronx that was created to communicate best practices for conducting peer observations. The Peer Observation Improvement Network for Teaching (POINT) committee views peer observations as faculty-development opportunities that can lead to improved teaching. Using pre- and post- observation conversations to share pedagogy and resources, writing recommendations for growth, and conducting faculty observations in an online environment are examples of topics addressed by POINT.

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2019-05-30

How to Cite

DiSanto, J. M., Figueroa, S., Guevara, C., Varelas, A., Macri, D., Fabrizio, A., Mitchell, S., & Gerrity, S. (2019). The Practice of Peer Observation. HETS Online Journal, 9(2), 79-92. https://doi.org/10.55420/2693.9193.v9.n2.289

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