1. Peer Observation Checklist
Faculty member being observed Course
Observer Date
Observed? Comments
Instructor clearly communicates Yes
the purpose of class session and
No
instructional activities.
Instructor uses concrete Yes
examples and illustrations that
No
clarify the material.
Instructor uses a variety of Yes
activities to ensure all students
No
are engaged.
Yes
Instructor challenges students to
think analytically. No
Instructor uses activities in class
Yes
to determine whether students
No
understand course material.
Yes
Instructor fosters student-to-
student interaction.
No
Instructor links new material to Yes
previously learned concepts.
No
Instructor uses visuals and
Yes
handouts where appropriate to
accompany verbal presentation. No
Instructor requires students to be
active (e.g., completing a task,
Yes
applying concepts, or engaging in
discussion instead of passively No
listening).

2. Yes
Students are comfortable asking
questions. No
Yes
Students actively participate in
class activities and discussion. No
Students are able to connect Yes
course material to other
No
relevant topics.
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