Book Title: Peer Observation of Teaching: A Practical Guide for College Teachers

Book Description

This resource is designed to support college faculty in implementing and participating in peer observation of teaching as a formative professional development practice. The book defines peer observation as a structured process in which one instructor observes a colleague’s class and engages in reflective dialogue focused on teaching and learning, rather than evaluation, and offers step-by-step guidance on each phase of the process—from initiating contact and conducting pre-observation meetings to observing classes, facilitating post-observation discussions, and writing constructive reports—while emphasizing mutual respect, collegial growth, and improved student learning. It also discusses foundational models, practical tools and templates, and ways peer observation can foster a community of teaching practice, serve as documentation of teaching effectiveness, and ultimately transform instructional approaches across higher education institutions