Aims
- Participants will be familiar with the basic principles of peer observation and able to attentively observe teaching situations.
- Participants can identify strengths and areas for improvement in university teaching situations and providing constructive feedback.
- Participants can professionally conduct peer observations.
Content
This course provides a comprehensive overview of peer observation at the University of Basel.
Initially, it explores the integration of peer observation in comparison to other feedback sources. The course addresses setting individual goals, focus areas for observation, and observation briefing.
Utilizing video feedback and role plays allows participants to practice giving feedback.
Between the two course days, engaging in personal observations in both roles – as observer and observed – along with subsequent discussions, provides practical insights into teaching practices.
The course concludes with a reflection on reporting, focusing on the development of teaching quality.
Methods
The course consists of two on-site meetings and an implementation phase:
1. On-site meeting: Introduction and preparation
2. Intermediate phase: Conducting a peer observation
3. On-site meeting: Evaluating results and debriefing
4. Proof of performance
Target Group
Members of the University of Basel (including PhD students and lecturers that habilitate at the University of Basel) with at least Master Degree who are involved in undergraduate teaching of the University of Basel
Requirements
Own teaching in HS26
Workload
Classes on-site: 6 hours
Proof of performance: 3 hours
Feature
This course can be credited towards the Certificates in Higher Education Practice: 'Basics of Teaching and Learning', 'Supporting Learning', 'Learning, Teaching, and Assessing'
Information on the Certificates in Higher Education Practice
Location
Kollegienhaus Universität Basel Petersplatz 1, 4001 Basel
Mehrzweckraum 035 (1. Termin) / Sitzungszimmer 206 (2. Termin)