CELT Formative Peer Review Fellows Services

Looking to take your teaching to the next level—whether it’s in the classroom, online, or a blend of both? Connect with our CELT Formative Peer Review Fellows (FPR Fellows) for confidential, personalized support! These dedicated PFW faculty members are expertly trained to offer friendly, constructive feedback and practical guidance tailored to your needs. Experience the benefits of collegial, formative peer consultation and discover new ways to inspire your students.

What is Formative Peer Review?

Formative peer review focuses on the enhancement of teaching and learning. These confidential consultation services are driven by your teaching goals and tailored to meet your individual needs and interests.

FPR Fellows Program Services

FPR Fellows offer the following formative peer review services:

Classroom observation
Online course review
Review of instructional materials and activities
Syllabus review
Small Group Instructional Diagnostic (SGID)
Analysis of student feedback and evaluation data

To request a consultation, please complete the Teaching Consultation Request Form.

What to Expect with a Formative Peer Review

All FPR Fellows engage in a three-step peer review process. This will include:

Pre-Review Meeting: During this meeting, your Fellow will take time to get to know you, understand your teaching goals, and explore what you hope to gain from the review.
Review: Next, the Fellow will complete their review by either visiting your class (in-person or virtual), reviewing materials, and/or exploring your course from a learner perspective.
Post-Review Meeting: During this meeting, you and your Fellow will discuss their observations, interpretations of their observations, and feedback. Using this information, you will create 1-3 actions items that you can implement the next time your course is offered.

At the end of the process, you will receive a formative feedback form that you can include in your teaching dossier.

Become a Formative Peer Review Fellow

CELT FPR Fellows play a crucial role in supporting PFW faculty through collegial formative peer reviews. Recognized for their excellence in teaching and respected as colleagues, Formative Peer Review Fellows leverage their experience, relational trust, situational awareness, and discretion during consultations.

The FPR Fellow role is distinguished by its rarity in finding individuals who embody these qualities. It's an honor earned through an application process designed to understand your motivation in becoming a teaching fellow, your beliefs about teaching and learning, and evidence of your effectiveness as an instructor. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the university by providing valuable mentorship to colleagues. Applicants must have at least three years of teaching experience before applying.

For more information about requesting FPR Fellow services or becoming a Formative Peer Review Fellow, please contact Kevin Stoller and/or Rebecca Essig.