Peer evaluation and course evaluations are a critical process for any faculty member. These reviews are valuable not just for the advancement process but also as a reflection on teaching. Each evaluation should provide the educator with information on what is going well and what areas to improve upon. As educators, we never stop growing and this feedback is critical to our continued growth and development.
The OCATS team has trained members that are able to provide a peer evaluation for instructor use and for departmental use as part of the advancement process. We are also available to train individuals as peer reviewers. To schedule a review or to request training please contact OCATS.
Classroom Observations
The Classroom Observation Rubric was developed internally by OCATS and is to be used in the traditional classroom setting. This rubric can be used to provide feedback to anyone taking on a teaching role in a classroom. Feedback can be used as formative or summative information for the instructor. Click here to download the Classroom Observation Rubric.
Clinical Observations
This Clinical Observation Rubric is for use in the clinical setting. It was developed based on the Peer Review of Teaching Sourcebook and modified by ISUCVM for use in the veterinary medical setting. This rubric can be used to provide feedback to clinical instructors, technicians, residents and/or interns who are teaching in a clinical setting. Click here to download the Clinical Observation Rubric.
Online Course Evaluation
This Online Course Evaluation Rubric is for the use of online course evaluations. It was developed based on Quality Matters and modified by ISUCVM for use in the veterinary medical setting. This rubric can be used to provide feedback for any instructors, technicians, residents/or interns who are teaching in an online setting for the CVM core courses or rotations. Click here to download the Online Course Evaluation Rubric.
Curriculum Evaluation
This Curriculum Evaluation Rubric was developed internally by OCATS and is to be used for a formal curriculum evaluation. This rubric can be used to provide feedback to a teacher or committee looking to improve a full course or courses within the curriculum. Feedback can be used as formative or summative information for the instructor. Click here to download the Curriculum Evaluation Rubric.
Additionally, you can find more resources on peer observation at the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) by following this link.
Peer Observation of Teaching: Best Practices