This essay is excerpted from a new Chronicle special report, “Building a Faculty that Flourishes,” available in the Chronicle Store. Mention peer review of teaching in a faculty meeting, and you’re ...

What is peer review of teaching (PRT)? Peer review is recognized in academia as a measure for ensuring quality work that meets standards and expectations among experts. Similarly, peer review of ...

(This is the third post in a four-part series. You can see Part One here and Part Two here.) Part Two in this series included commentaries by Rita Platt, Paul Solarz, Laurie Buffington, Dr. Laura ...

Student evaluations of teaching (SET) are a popular measure of teaching effectiveness, which center students’ perspectives. However, research shows that SET scores have limitations, including ...

Peer reflection on microteaching plays a crucial role in teachers' training programs as it equips novice teachers with ...

Peer observation in higher education represents a systematic approach where educators engage in reciprocal classroom evaluations, fostering a reflective and collegial environment. This process, often ...

The Reflection allows instructors to critically analyze the feedback given by the reviewer. In addition, the instructor should contemplate how the feedback might be used to enhance teaching and ...