PEER EVALUATION OF TEACHING
OBSERVATION WORKSHEET
USC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Instructor _______________________________
Course ___________________________________
Date ___________________________________
Observer___________________________________
Directions: Below is a list of instructor behaviors that may occur within a given class or course. Some of these apply to
lecture-based teaching and some to small group, lab or teaching rounds, etc. Please use it as a guide to making observations,
not as a list of required characteristics. Only complete the sections for which you observed that designated teaching mode.
Circle the number at the right that best represents your response. Use the comment space below each section to provide more
feedback or suggestions.
When this worksheet is used for making improvements to instruction, it is recommend that the instructor highlight the areas
to be focused on before the observation takes place.
In-
Poorly
Effective
Very
Out-
Not
A. Clarity and Organization (all sessions)
effective
Effective
effective
standing
observed or
not utilized
Clearly states purpose / objectives of the lesson
1
2
3
4
5
0
Presented overview of lesson
1
2
3
4
5
0
Relates lesson to previously covered material
1
2
3
4
5
0
Presents material in a logical sequence
1
2
3
4
5
0
Paces lesson appropriately
1
2
3
4
5
0
Summarizes major points of lesson
1
2
3
4
5
0
How did the instructor demonstrate organization of the subject matter?: _____________________________________
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In-
Poorly
Effective
Very
Out-
Not
B. Effective Communication (all sessions)
effective
Effective
effective
standing
observed or
not utilized
1
2
3
4
5
0
Projects voice clearly, with intonation; easily heard
1
2
3
4
5
0
Demonstrates and stimulates enthusiasm for subject
Varied explanations for complex and difficult
1
2
3
4
5
0
material, using examples to clarify points
1
2
3
4
5
0
Defines unfamiliar terms, concepts and principles
Uses humor appropriately to maintain attention and
1
2
3
4
5
0
strengthen retention
1
2
3
4
5
0
Listens to students' questions and comments
What were the most and least helpful things the instructor did to communicate effectively?:______________________
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