Am J Pharm Educ. 2009 Aug 28;73(5):79. doi: 10.5688/aj730579.

A peer review process for classroom teaching.

American journal of pharmaceutical education

Marlea G Wellein, Kelly R Ragucci, Marc Lapointe

PMID: 19777094 PMCID: PMC2739062 DOI: 10.5688/aj730579

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Describe the planning, implementation, and faculty perceptions of a classroom peer-review process, including an evaluation tool.

DESIGN: A process for peer evaluation of classroom teaching and its evaluation tool were developed and implemented by a volunteer faculty committee within our department. At the end of the year, all faculty members were asked to complete an online anonymous survey to evaluate the experience.

ASSESSMENT: The majority of faculty members either agreed or strongly agreed that the overall evaluation process was beneficial for both evaluators and for those being evaluated. Some areas of improvement related to the process and its evaluation tool also were identified.

SUMMARY: The process of developing and implementing a peer-evaluation process for classroom teaching was found to be beneficial for faculty members, and the survey results affirmed the need and continuation of such a process.

Keywords: assessment; classroom; faculty; peer evaluation; survey; teaching

References

1. Am J Pharm Educ. 2006 Apr 15;70(2):32 - PubMed
2. Am J Pharm Educ. 2007 Jun 15;71(3):45 - PubMed

MeSH terms

• Advisory Committees
• Curriculum
• Education, Pharmacy / standards
• Faculty / standards
• Feedback, Psychological
• Humans
• Peer Group*
• Peer Review*
• Perception
• Professional Competence / standards
• Program Development
• Program Evaluation
• Surveys and Questionnaires
• Teaching / standards

Publication Types

• Journal Article