5. Respects Diverse Talents and Learning Needs of Students Promotes a stimulating learning environment for all students • Recognizes and accommodates different learning (including background preparation, pace of learning) • Demonstrates sensitivity to intellectual and cultural issues • Use of creative assessment techniques and assignments; • Incorporation of experiential learning (internships, study abroad, CSL, etc.) into course design. • 6. The instructor attends to the intellectual growth of students. In the session observed: The instructor checked occasionally to ensure students understand class material. • A wide range of intellectual positions were given respectful consideration. • The instructor listened to student questions and responded effectively, and was able to elaborate when necessary to • increase students' comprehension of material. 7. Classroom management. In the session observed: The started and finished on time. • The instructor effectively dealt with any problems that arose that could adversely affect learning (e.g., inappropriate • student behaviour). Sufficient time was provided to students to respond to questions asked. • Ground set at the beginning of the term were enforced as needed (e.g., use of cell phones, talking or interrupting • at inappropriate times). Instructor concluded the session effectively. • Appendix G: Sample Observation Tool (Likert Class Observation Checklist North Carolina State University. A protocol for peer review of teaching http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/Papers/ASEE04(Peer-Review).pdf Course: _______________________________________________ Instructor: _______________________ Date: __________ Circle your responses to each of the questions and then add comments the table. 5 exceeds expectations in all respects – 4 meets expectations in all respects – 3 meets expectations in most respects – 2 - meets expectations in some respects 1 - meets expectations in few or no respects 1 was well prepared for class 5 4 3 2 1 – 2 was knowledgeable about the subject matter 5 4 3 2 1 – 3 was enthusiastic about the subject matter 5 4 3 2 1 –
5. Respects Diverse Talents and Learning Needs of Students • Promotes a stimulating learning environment for all students • Recognizes and accommodates different learning (including background preparation, pace of learning) • Demonstrates sensitivity to intellectual and cultural issues • Use of creative assessment techniques and assignments; • Incorporation of experiential learning (internships, study abroad, CSL, etc.) into course design. 6. The instructor attends to the intellectual growth of students. In the session observed: • The instructor checked occasionally to ensure students understand class material. • A wide range of intellectual positions were given respectful consideration. • The instructor listened to student questions and responded effectively, and was able to elaborate when necessary to increase students' comprehension of material. 7. Classroom management. In the session observed: • The started and finished on time. • The instructor effectively dealt with any problems that arose that could adversely affect learning (e.g., inappropriate student behaviour). • Sufficient time was provided to students to respond to questions asked. • Ground set at the beginning of the term were enforced as needed (e.g., use of cell phones, talking or interrupting at inappropriate times). • Instructor concluded the session effectively. Appendix G: Sample Observation Tool (Likert Class Observation Checklist North Carolina State University. A protocol for peer review of teaching http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/Papers/ASEE04(Peer-Review).pdf Course: _______________________________________________ Instructor: _______________________ Date: __________ Circle your responses to each of the questions and then add comments the table. 5 – exceeds expectations in all respects 4 – meets expectations in all respects 3 – meets expectations in most respects 2 - meets expectations in some respects 1 - meets expectations in few or no respects 1 – was well prepared for class 5 4 3 2 1 2 – was knowledgeable about the subject matter 5 4 3 2 1 3 – was enthusiastic about the subject matter 5 4 3 2 1