FacultyPeerObservation& CoachingProgram

Supported by the TCLT and the Office of Online and Digital Education, the Faculty Peer Observation & Coaching Program is a coordinated, systematic conversation about classroom or online instruction. It was designed to assist faculty in their interactions with students in their courses through a formative observation and feedback process that encourages continual instructional improvement. The program is available for any modality of instruction.

3-PHASEMODEL

The peer observation program is based on a 3-phase formative assessment model. The phases are a (1) pre-observation, (2) the observation, and (3) a post observation. In short, a trained faculty coach observes the course or class to provide the instructor with feedback aimed at continuous instructional improvement. Each phase aims to convey meaningful information while building collegiality between peers.

Benefits

Immediate, confidential, and prospectively continuing feedback to improve instruction provided by trained faculty coaches. Emphasis placed on sharing of ideas and experiences as opposed to evaluating outcomes.

Confidential findings shared only with the course instructor, who then has the option of using the report as evidence of their effort towards instructional excellence.

The aim of the IGNITE (Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education) program is to "eliminate generational incarceration through education, by restoring value, hope, and purpose to the resident population.” Sheriff Swanson, a UM-Flint graduate and LEO faculty member, works with both community partners and UM-Flint faculty to provide education and opportunities for the residents while they are in jail.

Upon release, "wrap-around services" are offered to the former jail residents through the Higher Quality of Life Ministries Vision Center, located at 5601 N. Saginaw St. These services provide valuable training and facilitate a transition out of the criminal justice system. Contact Gary Ashley (gaashley@umich.edu) for more information on the programs and on how to get involved.

S E R V I C E

Coordinated through the Office of Engaged Learning, the University of Michigan-Flint’s Service Saturdays program offers a community service learning experience on the local level during select Saturdays throughout the year.

Participants meet at a selected service site to engage in meaningful action towards a greater understanding of root causes of relevant issues. Following the project, participants reflect and analyze social justice issues they experience first-hand.

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