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Observing a peer made me think of why I believe something is good or bad teaching. So, it made my values and preferences more explicit.

Teaching often is an individual matter: what happens in the classroom stays in the classroom. While you can learn so much by observing another colleague (Tenenberg, 2016). Would you like to observe another teacher? And share experiences with other teachers? You can do that with the Peer Observation Programme!

Various participants shared their experiences on the  (Dutch).

The Peer Observation Programme focuses on learning by observing another person. The programme consists of three joint meetings and at least two observation rounds in pairs. The meetings focus on how and what to observe, how to give and receive feedback in a questioning way and how to reflect on your personal developments as a teacher based on what you see in the other person. There is also room for exchanging experiences.

During the first meeting, the pairs of teachers who will observe each other are formed. In a pre- and post-observation, you discuss within your pair what your focus is for the observation and what you have seen and learned. In the meetings, you question each other using different models on intention, conviction, drives and qualities to go more deeply into each other's personal development. The Peer Observation Programme is intended for all teachers: from beginners to more experiences teachers in all disciplines. This diversity adds to the learning benefit for everyone.

Learning outcomes

After the scheme you:

• are able to observe another person in a focused way, for your own development;
• have practiced giving and receiving feedback.
• can reflect on yourself as a teacher by analysing your own experiences (and those of others).
• have insight into your own development as a teacher.

Planning

The programme takes place from block 2 in academic year 2024-2025. One of the conditions for participation is that teachers teach in block 2 and/or 3, so that this teaching can be observed. This may include all kinds of teaching: individual coaching, tutor meetings, seminars, lectures, et cetera. The programme is structured as follows:

Application and more information

The deadline to register has unfortunately expired. For more information, please contact the Centre for Academic Teaching and Learning; cat@uu.nl with the mention of Peer Observation Programme.