Peer Observation and Reflection in Teaching Squares
Teaching Squares is a collaborative process for reciprocal peer observation and reflection in the context of professional development. It involves non-evaluative steps such as an initial meeting, three classroom visits, and a square share discussion. Best practices include creating cross-disciplinary groups, setting expectations, focusing on reciprocity, and selecting specific teaching lenses like motivation and diversity. The process encourages sharing, appreciation, and positivity, leading to insights that can enhance teaching effectiveness.
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Teaching Squares: A process for peer observation and reflection CETL Professional Development Session March 1, 2018 *Adapted from Stonehill College, Center for Teaching and Learning 09/12/11
Overview Teaching Squares: Process for reciprocal classroom observation and reflection on teaching Non-evaluative Steps: Initial meeting Three classroom visits Square Share discussion 09/12/11
Best practices Create cross-disciplinary groups Set expectations Reciprocity: Committing to observations and being observed What are we hoping to gain from the experience? Sharing what you learned Focus on appreciation and positivity 09/12/11
Best practices Select a specific focus/lens Examples: Motivation Content Diversity Instructional Strategies Classroom climate Participant/Observer roles 09/12/11
Best practices Reflection: The Square Share What have you learned about your own teaching philosophy from your observations? How has the experience of being a learner impacted your teaching? What is one thing you learned that will make your teaching more effective? 09/12/11
Group Discussion What teaching strategies are your "tried and true" strategies? Have you been curious about any strategies and wondered if they would improve the learning experience for your students? What strategies do your students prefer? What aspect of your teaching are you most confident in? What aspect would you like to improve? 09/12/11
