Class Observations

At ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder, the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) and ASSETT offer free and confidential class observations for all educators, including tenured and tenure-track faculty, instructors of all ranks, and graduate student instructors. Observations provide supportive, constructive feedback to help you enhance your teaching and improve student learning experiences.

What to Expect

Our class observations are tailored to your goals and provide actionable insights. Here’s what the process looks like:

  • Pre-Observation Meeting: Share your goals and areas of focus for the observation.
  • Observation: A CTL or ASSETT consultant will attend your class to observe classroom dynamics, student engagement, and instructional strategies.
  • Post-Observation Feedback: Afterward, we’ll meet to discuss strengths, areas for growth, and practical ideas for improvement.

Areas of Focus

Class observations can provide feedback on a variety of topics, including:

  • Student Engagement: Techniques to encourage participation and active learning.
  • Inclusive Teaching: Creating a welcoming, equitable classroom environment.
  • Instructional Strategies: Approaches to teaching that align with your goals.
  • Classroom Dynamics: Observations on student-teacher and student-student interactions.
  • Course Structure: Suggestions for pacing, clarity, and lesson design.

How to Schedule a Class Observation

Fill out the form below, and a CTL or ASSETT staff member will contact you to coordinate the observation. Observations are available throughout the year and can be scheduled at a time that works best for you.

Let’s work together to support your goals and create engaging, inclusive learning experiences for your students!

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Individual Teaching Consultation

Requesting an individual teaching consultation to talk one-on-one with a CTL/ASSETT staff member. 
 

Please tell us what you'd like to gain from a teaching consultation. Specifically, please provide as much detail as you are comfortable sharing about the teaching-related questions, goals, challenges, or issues you would like to address. This will help us identify the most appropriate person at the CTL/ASSETT or another unit to support you.
Please list a few times that generally work in your schedule to meet with a CTL/ASSETT consultant. CTL/ASSETT staff will schedule directly with you.
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Please list a few general times you may be reached by phone.

Departmental or Group Teaching Consultation

Requesting a group or departmental teaching consultation. The CTL/ASSETT can design and offer trainings tailored to your department, or a group of educators. CTL/ASSETT staff members will work with you to determine appropriate teaching resources and activities to meet your group's pedagogical needs. 
 

Please tell us about your group’s, department’s, or program's teaching needs. Specifically, please provide as much detail as you are comfortable sharing about the teaching-related questions, goals, challenges, or issues you would like to address. This will help us identify the most appropriate person at the CTL/ASSETT or another unit to support you.
I prefer to be contacted...
 
 
Please list a few general times you may be reached by phone.