Appendix L: Tool for Review of Laboratory Instruction

Peer review of laboratory instruction
Georgetown University School of Medicine

https://georgetown.app.box.com/s/du2op4nkla7srl6qu0rd

Faculty observed: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

CONTEXT: (name of course, title of lecture, number of students, etc.)

Use the following scale to rate this instructor
5 = Strongly agree 4 = Agree 3 = Neither agree nor disagree 2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly disagree


DESIGN OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE

A. Learning experiences are relevant to the course curriculum

5 4 3 2 1

B. Reflects current practice in the field

5 4 3 2 1

C. Appropriate level of challenge for students

5 4 3 2 1

D. Goals are clear

5 4 3 2 1

E. Assessment strategy is appropriate to the goals

5 4 3 2 1

INSTRUCTIONS OR PROCEDURES MATERIALS

F. Instructions and procedures are clear

5 4 3 2 1

G. Appropriate length for time allotted

5 4 3 2 1

H. Contain information on goals and assessment

5 4 3 2 1

I. Proofread and in readable format

5 4 3 2 1

INSTRUCTIONAL OVERSIGHT

J. Laboratory instructor shows understanding of the goals and procedures

5 4 3 2 1

K. Demonstrates the relevant content knowledge needed for the laboratory session

5 4 3 2 1

L. Takes a proactive role in engaging with the students in the lab

5 4 3 2 1

M. Is available for questions and assistance

5 4 3 2 1

N. In helping students, uses clear questioning and coaching strategies

5 4 3 2 1

O. Can use the equipment and demonstrates the techniques needed for the laboratory

5 4 3 2 1

P. Follows safety procedures

5 4 3 2 1

Q. Coordinates work with any laboratory assistants, if present

5 4 3 2 1

ASSESSMENT

R. Assessment procedure is at appropriate level of challenge

5 4 3 2 1

S. Assessment procedures are clear to students

5 4 3 2 1

T. Instructor comments on graded work provides ample and helpful feedback

5 4 3 2 1

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

OVERALL COMMENTS:




Based on this observation, I would rate this instructor overall as:

Exemplary Excellent Good Fair Poor


Faculty Reviewer:______________ Date: ________
(Signature)

Source: Chism, N.V.N. (2007). Peer Review of Teaching: A sourcebook. Bolton, MA: Anker.
Form available at http://som.georgetown.edu/medicaleducation/evaluationandassessment/