Don’t Stop Believin’ in Better Teaching: Systematic Peer Review for Enhancing Teaching, Learning, and Career Development

Peer review is an invaluable tool for fostering teaching excellence and advancing professional growth among faculty members. By engaging in systematic peer review, educators can uncover inspiring teaching strategies, identify opportunities for growth, and enhance student learning outcomes. This session will introduce a practical model for implementing peer review in teaching, explore best practices, and offer actionable steps to initiate peer review in various academic settings. Through a blend of discussion, an interactive activity, and resource sharing, attendees will leave equipped with strategies to strengthen their teaching practices, motivate students, and document teaching effectiveness for professional development and career advancement. Rooted in the theme of Don’t Stop Believin’, this session will demonstrate how peer review helps educators stay motivated in their pursuit of teaching excellence and foster continuous improvement and collaboration.