Peer Classroom Observation

Peer Classroom Observation is described in the Faculty Manual and Faculty Senate Resolutions as the approved process for direct observation of teaching at ECU.  Observation of teaching is required for all tenure-track faculty, and some other faculty. It is recommended for all faculty. Observers should use the university-approved observation instruments and policies, unless units have been approved to use modified instruments or policies.

Peer Observation Training

A self-paced online version of the Peer Classroom Observation training is available in Cornerstone. These on-demand materials reflect the Peer Review Instruments adopted by the Faculty Senate in the Spring of 2024.

You can access the Peer Observation Training in two ways;

  • This Cornerstone Link will take you directly to the course and allow you to launch the training.
  • Log into Cornerstone (linked on this page) and search for the “Faculty Peer Observation,” then request to be enrolled.

Once you have completed the training and successfully completed the quiz it will be reflected on your Cornerstone transcript.

Please contact the Office for Faculty Excellence (ofe@ecu.edu) if you have questions.

Trained Observers (By College)

Only faculty who have attended training sessions are approved to serve as observers.  Units may specify additional requirements for observers. To view a current list of faculty who have completed peer observation training, please visit the link below. Note: These documents are only available to ECU Faculty and Staff, so you may be asked to sign in to your ECU account when clicking on the links. 

View a Current List of Trained Peer Observers (by College)

Additional Resources for Peer Classroom Observation