A M Cairns1, V Bissell, C Bovill. 1. University of Glasgow, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ. bernadette.drummond@otago.ac.nz
Abstract
AIM: To introduce and examine a pilot peer observation of teaching (POT) scheme within the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Glasgow Dental School and its associated outreach centres. METHODS: All tutors teaching paediatric dentistry were invited to be involved in evaluation of the POT scheme. Participants were randomly paired with a peer, who then observed their teaching and provided constructive feedback. For those consenting to be involved in the evaluation of the scheme, semi-structured, one-to-one interviews were carried out by the principal investigator. RESULTS: POT was found by all participants to be a beneficial process, reassuring those of their teaching styles and giving them ideas to adapt their teaching. CONCLUSION: POT is an effective method for engaging chair-side tutors in the reflection and development of their teaching practice via observations and scholarly discussion.
AIM: To introduce and examine a pilot peer observation of teaching (POT) scheme within the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Glasgow Dental School and its associated outreach centres. METHODS: All tutors teaching paediatric dentistry were invited to be involved in evaluation of the POT scheme. Participants were randomly paired with a peer, who then observed their teaching and provided constructive feedback. For those consenting to be involved in the evaluation of the scheme, semi-structured, one-to-one interviews were carried out by the principal investigator. RESULTS: POT was found by all participants to be a beneficial process, reassuring those of their teaching styles and giving them ideas to adapt their teaching. CONCLUSION: POT is an effective method for engaging chair-side tutors in the reflection and development of their teaching practice via observations and scholarly discussion.