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The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) and ASSETT at ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø offer free and confidential class observations for educators at all levels. Whether you’re a tenured professor, instructor, or graduate student instructor, these observations provide supportive and constructive feedback to enhance your teaching practices and improve student learning outcomes.

Why Request a Class Observation?

Class observations create opportunities for personalized feedback and professional growth. They help you:

• Refine teaching techniques to support student engagement and comprehension.
• Address specific teaching challenges through expert insights.
• Experiment with new strategies and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Enhance student learning experiences by creating more inclusive and interactive environments.

What to Expect

Class observations are collaborative and flexible, tailored to your teaching goals. Here’s what the process includes:

1. Pre-Observation Meeting:
   • Discuss your goals and focus areas for the observation.
   • Identify specific aspects of teaching you’d like feedback on (e.g., student engagement, classroom management, or lesson clarity).
2. Observation Session:
   • A CTL or ASSETT consultant will attend your class to observe student-teacher interactions, instructional strategies, and classroom dynamics.
3. Post-Observation Feedback:
   • Receive detailed feedback highlighting strengths, areas for growth, and practical recommendations for improvement.
   • Discuss strategies and resources to address your specific goals.

Areas of Focus

Class observations can focus on a wide range of teaching practices and instructional goals, including:

• Student Engagement: Techniques to encourage participation, active learning, and collaboration.
• Inclusive Teaching: Creating a welcoming, equitable classroom environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Instructional Strategies: Evaluating teaching methods to align with learning objectives.
• Classroom Dynamics: Observations on student-teacher and student-student interactions to assess classroom climate.
• Course Structure and Design: Suggestions for lesson pacing, clarity, and content organization.
• Technology Integration: Feedback on the effective use of Canvas, Zoom, and other tools to enhance learning.

Why Observations Matter

Research highlights that reflective teaching practices improve student outcomes and increase instructor confidence. Observations provide:

• Objective Feedback: Focused insights that are non-evaluative and formative.
• Actionable Strategies: Recommendations you can immediately implement to refine your approach.
• Long-Term Impact: Tools and techniques to create a more student-centered, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

How to Schedule a Class Observation

Class observations are available throughout the academic year and can be scheduled at a time that works best for you.

• Step 1: Fill out the Class Observation Request Form below.
• Step 2: A CTL or ASSETT consultant will contact you to schedule a pre-observation meeting.
• Step 3: Prepare for your observation by identifying specific goals or areas where you’d like support.

Additional Support

In addition to observations, we offer:

• Consultations: One-on-one meetings to discuss specific challenges or teaching goals.
• Workshops and Trainings: Focused sessions on inclusive teaching, active learning, and technology integration.
• Teaching Resources: Access guides, templates, and best practices to improve course design and delivery.

Ready to Get Started?

Take the next step in enhancing your teaching practices. Please fill out the Class Observation Request Form, and let’s work together to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences for your students.