Colleague Evaluation

Professor:

Class:

Visit Date:

Peer Evaluator:

Overall Review

(1 paragraph)

The remainder of this evaluation relies on a format recommended by Chism[1]. Chism suggests that observers consider five categories of instructor behaviors: Instructor organization, variety and pacing of instruction, content knowledge, presentation skills, and rapport with students. Where appropriate, I have explained my observations.

Instructor Organization

  1. The instructor arrives to class on time.
  2. The instructor states the relation of the class to the previous one.
  3. The instructor locates class materials as they are needed.
  4. The instructor knows how to use the educational technology needed for the class.
  5. The instructor posts class goals or objectives on the board or overhead.
  6. The instructor posts or verbally provides an outline of the organization of the class.
  7. The instructor makes transitional statements between class segments.
  8. The instructor follows the preset structure.
  9. The instructor conveys the purpose of each class activity.
  10. The instructor summarizes periodically and at the end of class.

Variety and Pacing of Instruction

  1. More than one form of instruction is used.
  2. During discussion, the instructor pauses after asking questions.
  3. The instructor accepts student responses.
  4. The instructor draws nonparticipating students into the discussion.
  5. The instructor prevents specific students from dominating the discussion.
  6. The instructor helps students extend their responses.
  7. The instructor maps the direction of the discussion.
  8. The instructor mediates conflict or differences of opinion.
  9. The instructor demonstrates active listening techniques.
  10. The instructor provides explicit directions for active learning tasks.
  11. The instructor allows enough time to complete active learning tasks, such as group work.
  12. The instructor specifies how active learning tasks will be evaluated.
  13. The instructor was able to complete the topics scheduled for the class.
  14. The instructor provides time for students to practice.

Content Knowledge

  1. The instructor’s statements are accurate according to the standards of the field.
  2. The instructor incorporates current research in the field.
  3. The instructor identifies sources, perspectives, and authorities in the field.
  4. The instructor communicates the reasoning process behind operations.

Presentation Skills

  1. The instructor’s voice is audible.
  2. The instructor varies the tone and pitch of voice for emphasis and interest.
  3. The instructor avoids distracting mannerisms.
  4. The instructor maintains eye contact throughout the class.
  5. The instructor avoids extended reading from notes or texts.
  6. The instructor spoke at a pace that allowed students to take notes.

Rapport with Students

  1. The instructor addresses students by name.
  2. The instructor attends to student comprehension or puzzlement.
  3. The instructor provides feedback at given intervals.
  4. The instructor uses positive reinforcement.
  5. The instructor incorporates student ideas into the class.

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[1] Chism, N. V. N. (1999). Peer Review of Teaching: A Sourcebook. Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing Co., Inc.