Peer Evaluation Form Generator

This tool is designed to allow instructors to generate custom forms for peer evaluations of teaching. You can generate forms for class observations or course materials by clicking on the corresponding button(s) below and selecting the criteria by which you would like to be evaluated.

Class Observation (e.g. Teaching Style, Class Activities) Course Material (e.g. Syllabus, Assignments)

After generating a peer review form, we recommend that you meet with your peer reviewer to discuss your goals for the course and the criteria that you selected, arrange a classroom observation date (if desired), and specify any course materials to be reviewed (if desired). After the peer review is complete, we recommend that you meet with your peer reviewer to discuss their observations and review the feedback form(s).

This tool was developed at Rice University. Contributions to the research, design, and implementation were made by Laura Kabiri, Praise Mayor, Elizabeth McGuffey, Rebecca Schreib, Anne-Marie Womack, and the University Committee on Teaching. For any questions, please contact cte@rice.edu.

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keeps the lecture on pace":[]},"subCategory":"Other"}],"course-material":[{"criteria":{"1_Syllabus contains required statements on information specific to the course (e.g., goals, materials, exams)":[],"2_Syllabus contains required policy statements (e.g., Honor Code, accommodation statement)":[],"3_Syllabus provides course policies, grading scale, office hours, and other information":[],"4_Course policies and rules are clear and appropriate.":[],"5_Grading methods are clearly described.":[]},"subCategory":"Policies"},{"criteria":{"1_Course content includes the appropriate topics.":[],"2_Course learning objectives are clear and appropriate.":[],"3_Learning goals encompass a wide range of significant forms of learning (e.g., foundational knowledge, application, integrating ideas, developing attitudes)":[],"4_Student learning objectives are clearly articulated through the use of specific action verbs.":[],"5_Course schedule is fully articulated and logically sequenced.":[],"6_Course schedule is fully articulated.":[],"7_Course schedule is logically sequenced.":[],"8_Assessments are spread out across the semester":[],"9_Learning activities are likely to challenge students appropriately":[]},"subCategory":"Learning Objectives & Course Content"},{"criteria":{"1_Syllabus reflects the current state of scholarly or creative practice in the discipline":[],"2_Clarity is shown in describing the course, objectives, requirements, assignments using direct, easy-to-follow language":[],"3_Syllabus provides a clear and rational roadmap or pathway for learning course content":[],"4_Information is concise and up-to-date":[],"5_Syllabus tone is positive, respectful, and inviting.":[],"6_Syllabus is well organized/easy to navigate.":[],"7_Syllabus communicates high expectations":[],"8_Activities in the syllabus demand strong commitment and effort from the average student":[]},"subCategory":"Syllabus"},{"criteria":{"1_Lecture notes are well organized and clearly written.":[],"2_Assignments are consistent with objectives and appropriately challenging.":[],"3_Objectives and assessments are aligned.":[]},"subCategory":"Other Course Materials"}]}