Faculty members may choose to conduct a mid-semester survey (optional) by working with the observer to:
A. Create a mid-semester student feedback form
- The anonymous survey can be conducted online or on paper.
- The observer can help analyze student feedback and construct a response to students.
B. Provide feedback to students
- Communicate clearly what will be changed
- Communicate clearly what will not be changed and why
This process can be individualized considering the context and the specific challenges of the course. Faculty members interested in having a class observed should email Dr. Qi Dunsworth to schedule a time. She has attended more than 100 classes on campus and visited more than 50 professors.
Classroom observation is a one-on-one service provided by CTI. It is open to faculty members of any rank. It is designed to provide formative feedback and customized suggestions in the context of the class. CTI does not participate in any form of evaluation or summative peer review. Classroom observation is voluntary and strictly confidential.
The general process of classroom observation is illustrated below:
Step 1. Request an observation of a class
Step 2. Pre-observation discussion
The instructor and the observer will meet or schedule a phone conversation to discuss the following:
Step 3. Observing the class
Step 4. Post-observation discussion
The observer and the faculty member will have a discussion soon after the observed class. The discussion will include the following topics: