Institute for Academic Development
Institute for Academic Development

Peer Observation of Teaching

A short guide to peer observation of teaching, including forms you can use. It is based on academic research and feedback from existing peer observation schemes.

You can read the guidance online on these webpages, and / or download the PDF version below:

Peer Observation of Toolkit (including all 3 forms) (PDF)

Definition, aims and benefits

Defining peer observation and outlining its aims and benefits.

Before the observation

Guidance and a form (PDF and MS Word versions) for the pre-observation stage.

During the observation

Guidance on completing an observation, plus a form (PDF and MS Word versions) for the observer.

After the observation

Guidance and a form (PDF and MS Word versions) on reflecting on your teaching after an observation.

Next steps and further reading

What next? Using the results of peer observation of teaching.