Peer Visitation Assignment
You are required to visit one of your fellow GSI’s sections to observe and comment on their teaching skills. Choose a partner by Monday 10/5 at 5pm and let me know about it – your partner can be GSIing the same class as you or not. Please discuss with your partner what day and time in the next 3 weeks would be best for your visit (try to choose a “normal” section day – don't choose a quiz day or a midterm review day).
During the section and right afterwards, jot down a few notes on what went on in the section and some things that you liked and disliked (you should probably read the questions below before your visit so that you can think about them during the actual section). Both partners will fill out questions below and then meet outside of Ay 300 to discuss each other's responses and any general impressions you had of each other's sections.
This is due on 10/26 when we will discuss the results for the group as a whole.
Worksheet
Observing GSI:
Observed GSI:
Date & Time of Section Observed:
- Briefly summarize the section that you visited (e.g. what was taught, how it was presented, any demos or activities that were used).
- Describe the student's reactions (e.g. were they engaged, did all students/groups participate equally).
- How did this GSI's presentation of the material differ from the way you would have presented the same content?
- List two or three of the GSI's strengths.
- Give two or three suggestions for how the GSI might improve their teaching in the future.
- What's one thing that you saw that you'd like to incorporate into your own sections?
