The CTL provides classroom observations for faculty interested in receiving confidential, formative feedback on their teaching. Instructional consultants use a standardized CTL Classroom Observation form to observe class sessions but, upon request, can also provide feedback on aspects of teaching not listed on the form.
Performing a classroom observation consists of the following steps:
- a pre-observation meeting between the consultant and the faculty member to discuss the observation process and to establish the context of, goals for, and date of the observation;
- the observation itself, which can encompass all of the selected class period or only a portion of it;
- the consultant drafting the report and sending it to the faculty member; and
- a post-observation meeting to discuss the report and to identify next steps that the faculty member may wish to take to improve his or her teaching.
Classroom observation requests should be made as early in the semester as possible to increase the probability that an instructional consultant will be available to observe the class on the date preferred by the faculty member.
Please complete the consultation form by clicking the link below or email us at iuictl@iu.edu at least two weeks prior to the preferred observation date to allow enough time for the consultant and the faculty member to schedule a pre-observation meeting.
NOTE:
Due to the higher than normal volume of classroom observation requests, the Center for Teaching and Learning is not accepting new classroom observation requests for remainder of the fall 2024 semester. Please revisit this webpage in January 2025 to request a classroom observation for spring semester.
Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions or concerns, please contact iuictl@iu.edu.
