PEER OBSERVATION OF TEACHING - 2020/1

Module code: GCAM010

Module provider

Surrey Institute of Education

Module Leader

LYGO-BAKER Simon (Sy Inst Educ)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 7

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Overall student workload

Module Availability

Semester 2

Module content

Assessment pattern

Assessment type Unit of assessment Weighting
Coursework CRITICAL EVALUATION (2,500 WORDS) 100

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

Module aims

  •  Critically evaluate the role of peer observation in the development of academic practice appropriate to the disciplinary / professional context.

Learning outcomes

Attributes Developed
1 Engage critically with key concepts and theories of peer observation in higher education KC
2 Critically reflect upon teaching practices to identify development needs  CP
3 Synthesise peer observation theory with self-evaluative inquiry for the purpose of informing and enhancing practice  PT

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Methods of Teaching / Learning

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2020/1 academic year.