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Teaching Squares and Peer Observation Forms
Colorado State University The Institute for Learning and Teaching
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If you are looking for different observation protocols to guide reciprocal teaching observations, start here. The forms target different aspects such as instructional strategies, student motivation, classroom climate, etc.
The Six Main Aims of Peer Observation (Martin & Double, 1998)
- Improving or developing an understanding of personal approaches to curriculum delivery
- Enhancing and extending teaching techniques through collaboration
- Exchanging insights relating to the review of teaching performance
- Expanding personal skills of self-reflection and evaluation
- Developing curriculum planning skills in collaboration with peers and colleagures and,
- Identifying areas in teaching practice with particular merit or in need of development.
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