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Set Up a Peer Observation Program

Set up a peer observation program where your GSIs visit one another's classes. GSIs can learn a great deal from watching one another teach. Much like the classroom observation conducted by the faculty member, this should be seen as a means to learn more about one's own teaching by observing another. Guidelines for classroom observation can be obtained from the GSI Teaching and Resource Center.

  1. Plan a pre-semester course orientation.
  2. Know your GSIs.
  3. Meet weekly with GSIs to talk about teaching.
  4. Build into the weekly meetings specific pedagogical goals.
  5. Encourage your students to keep a teaching journal.
  6. Observe your GSIs in the classroom.
  7. Encourage GSIs to be videotaped in the classroom.
  8. Set up a peer observation program.
  9. Encourage your GSIs to get ongoing feedback on teaching and learning from their students.
  10. Recommend participation in teaching-related events.
  11. Help GSIs construct a teaching portfolio.
  12. Encourage your GSIs to read pedagogical literature.
  13. View your course as one step in helping GSIs to prepare for their own future roles as professors.
  14. Take part in the programs for faculty of the GSI Teaching and Resource Center.

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