Evaluation of a pilot peer observation of teaching scheme for chair-side tutors at Glasgow University Dental School

Alison Cairns; Vincent Bissell; Catherine Bovill

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.527

Evaluation of a pilot peer observation of teaching scheme for chair-side tutors at Glasgow University Dental School

Alison Cairns, Vincent Bissell, Catherine Bovill

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Aim To introduce and examine a pilot peer observation of teaching (POT) scheme within the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Glasgow Dental School and its associated outreach centres. Methods All tutors teaching paediatric dentistry were invited to be involved in evaluation of the POT scheme. Participants were randomly paired with a peer, who then observed their teaching and provided constructive feedback. For those consenting to be involved in the evaluation of the scheme, semi-structured, one-to-one interviews were carried out by the principal investigator. Results POT was found by all participants to be a beneficial process, reassuring those of their teaching styles and giving them ideas to adapt their teaching. Conclusion POT is an effective method for engaging chair-side tutors in the reflection and development of their teaching practice via observations and scholarly discussion.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	573-576
Number of pages	4
Journal	British Dental Journal
Volume	214
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.527
Publication status	Published - 7 Jun 2013

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peer observation of teaching
clinical teachers
dentistry

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