Stockton Peer Observation of Teaching (SPOT)
Overview
The Stockton Peer Observation of Teaching (SPOT) micro-certificate consists of three 90-minute sessions plus 90 minutes of independent preparation
prior to the first session (Total Time: 6 hours). It will be offered synchronously online and in person. You can attend all sessions in one modality or mix them.
The sessions are interactive, generative, and cumulative, with each session building
upon the learning and insights from previous sessions. Evidence-based information about effective peer observation practices embodied in SPOT and how SPOT meets the requirements of the Procedure and the Faculty and Library Faculty Evaluation Procedure MOA (2026) are the foundation of the certificate.
The SPOT Model focuses on building a relationship between the peer observer and the faculty member by including a pre-observation conversation to establish trust, identify observation focus, and review the teaching session content and plan. During the observation, evidence will only be collected for the identified university and program standards.
During the post-observation conversation both parties discuss their reflections on the observed session and share
resources. Following the post-observation conversation the peer observer will write the SPOT Report and share it with the faculty member.
Objectives
- Describe evidence for each of the University Policy and Program Standards.
- Articulate the SPOTmodel in two minutes or less.
- Develop an action plan for implementation of SPOT.
- Conduct a coaching conversation to provide feedback following a peer observation.
- Author a SPOT peer observation report.
Choose the Format That Works for You!
The micro-certificate consists of three 90-minute sessions, plus 90 minutes of independent preparation.
SPOT is offered synchronously online and in person. Faculty may attend all three sessions in one modality or mix and match online and in-person sessions to accommodate their schedules.
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Online (Thursdays)
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Nov. 12, 8:30–10 a.m.
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Nov. 13, 2:30–4 p.m.
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Nov. 19, 8:30–10 a.m.
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Nov. 20, 2:30–4 p.m.
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Dec. 3, 8:30–10 a.m.
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Dec. 4, 2:30–4 p.m.
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Ready to SPOT Excellence? Register by Friday, November 6th for the Fall 2026 Cohort.
