Teaching Observation: What It Is and How to Implement It












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            This meeting aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Teaching Observation (T.O.) in hi

            focusing on its purpose, significance, and role in professional development. It will outli
            models and approaches to T.O., including peer, expert, and self-observation, and explore t
            for both teachers and observers. Additionally, we will discuss various examples of good pr

            abroad, address common challenges, such as faculty resistance, and propose future directio
            recommendations tailored to different stakeholders at Charles University will be offered, 
            importance of constructive feedback, reflection, and continuous improvement. 




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            * DATE 
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            3 December 2024, 9:30-14:00 



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            * PLACE 
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            Malá aula, Charles University Karolinum,Ovocný trh 560/5, Prague 1, 116 36 
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            * MEETING AGENDA
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            • 9:30 – 9:45 | Opening
            • 9:45 – 10:30| Comprehensive Overview of Teaching Obervation  
            An overview of the practice of Teaching Observation (T.O.) in universities will be present

            foundation for the activities planned during the meeting. The session will begin with a de
            and its role in reflective practice and professional development. Various observation mode
            and roles will be discussed, along with global perspectives, case studies, and best practi


            • 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break
            • 11:00 – 12:00 | Interactive Group Activities – Round 1

            Participants will work in groups, using practical tools commonly applied in the practice o
            Observation (T.O.).?


            • 12:00 – 12:30 | Coffee Break 
            • 12:30 – 13:30 | Interactive Group Activities – Round 2
            In this round, participants will further engage in group work, focusing on how T.O. can be

            for Charles University, particularly in relation to its Framework for Effective Teaching.

            • 13:30 – 14:00 | Closing Remarks and Next Steps

            The session will conclude by summarizing the group activities and outlining the steps for 
            practices at Charles University.



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            * MEETING HOSTS

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            Manuela Milani (Paedagogium, Charles University)

            Manuela Milani is an academic developer with more than 20 years of experience in different
            in Europe. In the last years she has designed and delivered many training and professional
            activities for faculty members. Her publications include several papers on the use of cult

            in teaching and learning, on teaching observations practices and faculty training design a
            teaching perception.


            Bartłomiej Wróblewski (Paedagogium, Charles University) 
            He graduated from Kazimierz Wielki University (Bydgoszcz, Poland) with a master’s degree i
            Philology and a postgraduate degree in Pedagogy. He currently works as an educational deve

            University in Prague and is the vice-chair of the Paedagogium platform. He is involved in 
            and coordination of the training system for academic staff and PhD students in the field o
            competences. He contributes to improving the quality of academic teaching at Charles Unive

            his involvement in various projects. He is responsible for coordinating the establishment 
            Learning Centres at Charles University. He is also the co-author of the Framework for Effe
            Charles University.