Veterinary Medical Education Division

Peer observation of teaching

The R(D)SVS Senior Management Group has approved new school-wide initiatives to further enhance our commitment to teaching excellence and enhancing the student experience (effective Jan 2016).

'Peer Observation of Teaching' is now a mandatory exercise for all colleagues involved in teaching BVM&S undergraduate students on a two yearly cycle (including colleagues who teach on clinics).

Colleagues are asked to 'pair up' with another colleague of their choice in order to observe and provide feedback on one aspect of their teaching (e.g. a lecture, tutorial, practical session, teaching on clinics).

Proformas are provided to assist with completing the exercise, and these, plus further information can be found on Learn: 'Vet School Staff Development' course, 'Peer Observation of Teaching' folder.

The current deadline for completion of the exercise is 30th June 2020.

Please note that this process is for staff development purposes only and does not feed into any review or assessment processes.

Briefings

Briefings for colleagues to provide further information about the Peer Observation of Teaching exercise will be held at regular intervals – please feel free to sign up for the next convenient session.

Booking: these courses generally open for booking one month in advance of the shown date. If you do not see a live booking link please check back nearer the course date.

Cancelling: If you need to cancel your booking, please do so at your earliest opportunity and at least 3 days before the event. Someone else may be able to take your place, but we need time to contact them. Also, although you are not charged for an event, there are costs we incur (e.g. photocopying) which relate directly to places reserved.

How to cancel: you can cancel your booking via the MyEd Event Booking Channel. Go to MyEd and then the Event Booking Channel. Click on "My Bookings" - here you will have the option to cancel your place.

We maintain attendance registers; unexpected absences will be noted. If you consistently fail to attend, or repeatedly cancel with very short notice, you may be prevented from booking future VMED events.

Description

The peer observation of teaching exercise is mandatory for all staff involved in UG/PGT teaching. It operates on a rolling 2 year cycle (2022-2023 and 2023-2024). If you teach you must participate in a peer observation exercise.

In the briefing session we will explain more about the exercise, how to take part, and have an opportunity to ask any questions.

  

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