{"id":246163,"date":"2025-07-04T11:38:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T15:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cetl\/?page_id=246163"},"modified":"2025-07-07T10:00:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T14:00:14","slug":"peer-observation-cycle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cetl\/peer-observation\/peer-observation-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Peer Observation Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>The Peer Observation Cycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"612\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"612\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">The <strong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"186\">Peer Observation Cycle<\/strong> is a collaborative process that supports professional growth in teaching and learning. Rooted in trust and mutual respect, it encourages educators to reflect on their practice, share strategies, and enhance the overall quality of instruction. Whether you&#8217;re observing a colleague or receiving feedback, this cycle fosters constructive dialogue, deepens pedagogical insight, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"729\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Explore the stages of the cycle, access practical tools, and learn how to make the most of peer-to-peer engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/app.Lumi.education\/api\/v1\/run\/r-kROl\/embed\" width=\"700\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"width: 0px;overflow: hidden;line-height: 0\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"width: 0px;overflow: hidden;line-height: 0\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"width: 0px;overflow: hidden;line-height: 0\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"width: 0px;overflow: hidden;line-height: 0\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"width: 0px;overflow: hidden;line-height: 0\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span>;&lt;script src=&#8221;https:\/\/app.Lumi.education\/api\/v1\/h5p\/core\/js\/h5p-resizer.js&#8221; charset=&#8221;UTF-8&#8243; \/&gt;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li lang=\"EN-GB\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cetl\/sites\/default\/files\/cetl\/documents\/Peer%20Observation%20Framework%20v7.1%20August%2016%202023.pdf\">The UWI-STA Peer Observation and Feedback Framework\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cetl\/sites\/default\/files\/cetl\/documents\/Peer%20Observation%20Instrument%201.docx\">Peer Observation Instrument 1<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cetl\/sites\/default\/files\/cetl\/documents\/Peer%20Observation%20Instrument%202.docx\">Peer Observation Instrument 2<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1P2ZE6oV9JzGG6gnNQzw4hNWch4Pa3r7NAMA1tmDRn2g\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">List of Approved Observers<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1P2ZE6oV9JzGG6gnNQzw4hNWch4Pa3r7NAMA1tmDRn2g\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Peer Observation Orientation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 lang=\"EN-GB\">Are you interested in taking part in PO framework? \u00a0Register for one of the following sessions:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cetl-workshops.corsizio.com\/c\/64e3c34682bbd1580cef6da3\">Peer Observation Orientation &#8211; Fri, Sep 15, 2023, 10:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u200912:00\u202fPM GMT-4<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cetl-workshops.corsizio.com\/c\/64e3c36c82bbd1580cef881e\">Peer Observation Orientation Tue, Oct 31, 2023, 10:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u200912:00\u202fPM GMT-4<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p lang=\"EN-GB\"><strong>References\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Donnelly, R., 2007. Perceived Impact of Peer Observation of Teaching in Higher Education.\u00a0International Journal of teaching and Learning in Higher Education,\u00a019(2), pp. 117-129.<\/p>\n<p>Hendry, G. &amp; Oliver, G., 2012. Seeing is Believing: The Benefits of Peet Observation.\u00a0Journal of University Teaching &amp; Learning Practice,\u00a09(1).<\/p>\n<p>Tenenberg, J., 2016. 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