Become a Peer Reviewer

Peer review orientations provide participants with an overview of the resources that guide the peer review process and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be effective peer reviewers. Through practical application, these orientations aim to guide the creation of an effective dialogue that provides positive, supportive, and collaborative feedback that helps colleagues identify their teaching strengths and areas for future development.

Prospective peer reviewers are strongly encouraged to attend an orientation to enhance their skills and understanding, though participation is not required to conduct a peer review.

Register for a Peer Review ORIENTATION 

The Centre for Teaching and Learning offers orientations in two focused streams: course materials review and teaching observation. Depending on their interests and experiences, participants can become peer reviewers in one or both areas.

Course Materials Review Stream

Classroom Teaching Observation Stream

Develop the necessary knowledge and skills to review an instructor’s course materials, such as the course syllabus, learning outcomes, assignments, texts/exams, lesson plans, Canvas course, and other learning materials. This session includes orientation to multifaceted evaluation of teaching and resources that support the course design review. It also includes practical applications to help develop the necessary skills for effective peer review.

Develop the necessary knowledge and skills to observe instructors and provide constructive, respectful feedback through supportive collaboration. This session includes a brief orientation to the multifaceted evaluation of teaching and resources that support the teaching observation process. This session includes practical application to support the development of the necessary skills for effective peer review.

Workshops are available in two formats for both streams. Information about the orientations is available through the CTL events page.

Register for Peer Review workshops

CTL also offers customizable sessions tailored to the specific needs of your department or faculty. Request a Faculty or Unit-Specific Request Form and tell us how we can support you.