Classroom Visitation Process
LLP Classroom Visitations
These voluntary classroom visitations are designed with a particular spirit in mind. They are not occasions to critique classroom practice or showcase a teaching presentation; rather, they are designed as opportunities to discuss teaching with colleagues and as occasions to initiate a dialogue about pedagogy. These visitations are proposed as learning opportunities or professional development possibilities not as extra busy work or tedious chores. The classroom visitation may be arranged with a colleague of your choosing as follows:
Pre-Conference Conversation:
Syllabi may be exchanged.
Classroom context should be defined.
Concerns should be articulated.
Faculty may pose questions for one another to attend to when visiting.
Post-Conference Conversation:
Faculty should share observations, respond to any questions, and try to reflect on what was learned through this experience.
Optional Written Reflection:
If desired, faculty members may write reflections on their visitation experiences and the post-conference dialogue.
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