Enhancing Teaching Through Peer Observation
This session will focus on the best practices for conducting peer classroom observations, delivering constructive feedback, and determining next steps after receiving feedback. Participants will learn how to provide actionable, balanced feedback during observations and identify key areas for improvement. The session will also cover strategies for effectively responding to feedback, including self-reflection, action planning, and understanding when to seek additional support from the Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC). By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with tools and resources to make peer observations a valuable part of your professional growth.
Presenters
Louisa Nkrumah is a Learning Experience Designer at the Teaching & Learning Transformation Center. As a Learning Experience Designer and Faculty Coach, she supports instructors on pedagogical practice, course design and professional development. She also facilitates workshops and learning communities on a variety of teaching and learning topics. Louisa holds an M.Ed. in Training & Development and a B.S. in Applied Behavioral Sciences from Penn State Harrisburg. Louisa enjoys providing knowledge, support, and resources on course design, inclusive and anti-racist pedagogical practices, strategies to improve learner motivation and engagement, designing effective teamwork assignments, using tools in ELMS-Canvas, and cultivating welcoming classroom climates.