Peer-supported review of teaching: Making the grade in midwifery and nursing education

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Abstract

This paper outlines the value of peer-supported review of teaching for nurse and midwifery educators in an academic environment. Reflection and continuing professional development are important tenets of an educators' practice and can be addressed via peer observation. Definitions and models of peer observation are presented. The strengths and challenges associated with peer-supported review of teaching are discussed. The reasons why peer observation is underutilised are explored with some suggestions on how to overcome these challenges. Recent developments in relation to peer observation and peer-supported review are outlined. The need for tangible evidence of development and enhancement of existing teaching expertise is very pronounced in the current economic climate, it is concluded that peer-supported review of teaching can provide such evidence.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1347-1351
Number of pages5
JournalNurse Education Today
Volume33
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2013

Keywords

  • Evidence of quality in teaching
  • Peer observation of teaching,Collaborative model
  • Peer-supported review of teaching
  • Professional development of teachers

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