Who Should Attend
University teachers, teaching mentors, academic program coordinators and centers for teaching and learning.
Learning Objectives
- Apply a transparent, non-evaluative classroom observation protocol.
- Recognize evidence of student engagement and inclusive instruction.
- Give constructive peer feedback grounded in observation evidence.
- Redesign a teaching session and evaluate its feasibility.
Curriculum & Instructional Hours
| Module | Key Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Observation Ethics & Goals | Consent, confidentiality, observation purpose and bias | 5 |
| Evidence-Informed Teaching | Active learning, engagement, inclusive participation | 5 |
| Observation Tools | Protocols, evidence notes, sampling and interpretation | 5 |
| Guided Observation & Debrief | Approved observation or anonymized recorded/simulated cases | 5 |
| Peer Feedback & Reflection | Supportive feedback, reflective conversations and contextual adaptation | 5 |
| Teaching Redesign Studio | Revised lesson, observation report and microteaching | 5 |
Teaching & Assessment
Learning Methods
Teaching demonstrations, observation simulations, peer feedback circles, structured reflection and lesson redesign workshops.
Assessment
Observation protocol and exercises (25%), evidence-based reflection and feedback (35%), redesigned lesson and microteaching (40%); proposed.
Program Outcomes
- Ethical classroom observation protocol
- Evidence-based observation and feedback report
- Redesigned teaching plan
- Microteaching demonstration and reflection
Program planning notice: Curriculum, duration, faculty, delivery, visits, and completion arrangements are proposed and subject to final institutional confirmation. University visits, visiting scholar placements, academic credit, and partner-issued credentials are not guaranteed.
