Journal Article

Peers Observation

Masaud, Mohamed Mabrouk

2022

Overview

This educational study by Dr. Mohamed Mabrouk Masaud examines the concept and practice of peer observation as a key mechanism for enhancing teaching performance and promoting professional growth in higher education. The author defines peer observation as a collaborative process that allows teachers to observe each other's classroom practices, exchange constructive feedback, and engage in reflective dialogue aimed at development rather than evaluation. Using a descriptive and analytical methodology, the study draws on empirical data from Libyan universities that have implemented peer observation within their academic quality assurance frameworks. Masaud highlights that effective peer observation depends on an institutional culture of trust, respect, and openness, without which it risks becoming a superficial exercise. The research categorizes peer observation models into collaborative, guided, and reciprocal formats, demonstrating how each model supports pedagogical improvement, classroom management, and self-reflection. Findings indicate that teachers who regularly engage in peer observation show significant progress in lesson planning, interactive teaching, and self-evaluation. The paper concludes that peer observation is an essential strategy for sustainable professional development, and recommends its formal integration into university evaluation systems as a means of institutionalizing collaborative learning and continuous improvement among academic staff. Abstract Written by Dar AlMandumh, 2025, Using AI

• Publisher: جامعة بنغازي - كلية التربية بالمرج
• Subject: التقييم الذاتي / تدرب الأقران / تدريب المعلمين / تقييم الأقران