• an exploration of teaching done in a collaborative and collegial manner
• a method of obtaining feedback and using it in a positive and useful manner
• an opportunity for faculty to gather information from an independent, nonjudgmental source
• a chance to meet colleagues who, like you, value good teaching
• a confidential and voluntary support service

WHO ARE THE PEER CONSULTANTS?

• experienced teachers who are supportive, nonjudgmental colleagues
• work under the umbrella of ELTI
• engage in a multi-part process of assessment of teaching for the development of the individual teacher.
• may engage in multiple methods of information gathering such as reviewing teaching materials, classroom observations, analysis of student evaluations and student focus groups or GIFTs' (Group Instructional Feedback Technique).
• methods are determined by the client.
• may write a confidential summary memo at the end of the consultation addressed to the client only

Meet our Peer Consultants

Adapted from the Center for Excellence in Teaching, University of Maine.
http://www.umaine.edu/teaching/Consulting.htm