The Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence offers the Teaching Observation Program (TOP). The Teaching Observation Program offers a non-judgmental, formative feedback process for the faculty member who desires techniques to develop and enhance pedagogical skills. Premiere institutions offer these opportunities for faculty to develop their skills and abilities before “it counts,” or is reflected in a departmental or college peer review process. Respected faculty have been trained to implement the individualized program.
The Teaching Observation Program includes a meeting to obtain information relative to the class, content, and learning environment. Following an in-class observation, a meeting will be held to share the information that was gathered and identify a plan for faculty based on the collaborative meeting outcomes.
The collaborative work between the faculty member and the trained faculty observer will be held in strict confidence and only shared with the faculty member. All faculty, new and experienced, can benefit from a supportive, collaborative, formative Teaching Observation Program.
To apply for the program, please go to this link: Teaching-Observation-Program.pdf.