Annual peer review of teaching training workshop is Sept. 24
Is this you?
- You have a talent for teaching, guiding, mentoring or serving.
- You have a heart for building up those around you.
- You are seeking opportunities to serve your colleagues while helping the Indiana University School of Medicine continue to provide world-class medical education for learners.
If yes, clear your schedule from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, and learn how you can get involved in peer review of teaching.
The annual Academy of Teaching Scholars session, Giving Great Teaching Feedback: How to Conduct a Peer Review of Teaching, is the first (required) step for becoming a peer reviewer. During this online session, you will learn to provide effective feedback to colleagues that can inspire change and improve learner experiences in the classroom, operating room, labs and clinical settings.
Who should attend
- Anyone interested in conducting peer reviews of teaching; the course is required for new reviewers
- Veteran reviewers who would like to refresh their skills and knowledge of peer review best practices
Why attend
- Faculty who are interested in serving their school and peers on a flexible schedule can learn about important best practices and receive the resources they need to provide effective feedback.
- Faculty who wish to be promoted, gain tenure, earn awards, join honor societies or simply improve their teaching effectiveness should undergo multiple peer reviews of their teaching over the course of their time at IU School of Medicine. In addition to learner evaluations, peer reviews of teaching help faculty members documenting a holistic review of their teaching efforts. Faculty peer reviewers are an essential resource for fellow colleagues and for the school as a whole.
“Becoming a better educator requires one being open to feedback from both learners and peers,” said Matthew Holley, PhD, assistant dean for faculty affairs and professional development and the director of both the Academy of Teaching Scholars and the Peer Review of Teaching programs. “Using the feedback from a peer review, educators can spend time reflecting upon their work — acknowledging their strengths but also their potential areas for growth. By serving as a peer reviewer, you play an important role in the growth and development of educators.”
What the session will cover
- The administrative process IU School of Medicine uses to manage peer reviews
- The steps you should take to ensure an effective review
- The various reasons why faculty undergo review and how to adjust reviews to meet faculty needs
- Resources to efficiently conduct a peer review
- Examples of established reviewers' experiences conducting and completing reviews
Participants and session leaders will conduct a mini peer review as a group during the session.
