Peer observation supports teachers to:
- Engage in professional learning to improve teaching
- Enhance students’ learning through reflective practice
Demonstrate leadership by observing and supporting other teachers - Celebrate excellent teachers through the establishment of an esteemed college of peer observers
- Gather evidence of teaching quality to support career progression
- Gain feedback on significant teaching or course changes
- Enhance the culture of teaching and learning
- Form a community around teaching and learning
As an observer participating in peer observation, you may:
- See teaching practices that you can emulate
- Learn about teaching technologies
- Demonstrate leadership in teaching and learning
- Support your colleagues
- Take dedicated time to watch and reflect on teaching
- Gain students’ perspective
- Connect to colleagues within and beyond your discipline
http://www.uq.edu.au/teach/peer-obs/benefits.html