Peer Review of Teaching in the SCM

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Peer Review of Teaching in the SCM

At SCU, peer review is not just a process—it’s a catalyst for transformation. It empowers educators to grow, reflect, and elevate their practice in ways that ripple across our institution. Grounded in meaningful dialogue and self-awareness, we start with focused pre-peer review conversations and reflection—prioritising insight over exhaustiveness, and growth over evaluation.

For the Reviewee

  • Gain constructive, collegial feedback to refine teaching practices.
  • Enhance student learning through improved pedagogy.
  • Strengthen applications for promotions, HEA Fellowships, and teaching awards. 

For the Reviewer

  • Discover new teaching strategies and best practices.
  • Develop critical reflection and mentoring skills.
  • Support HEA fellowship applications
  • Contribute to a culture of shared learning and professional growth.

For SCU

  • Foster a collaborative, high-quality teaching environment.
  • Ensure continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
  • Support academic career development and recognition. 

At Southern Cross University, peer review serves four key purposes:  

  1. Support the ongoing development of teaching, curriculum and pedagogy. 
  2. Provide an alternative method for continually improving teaching practice. 
  3. Support HEA fellowship applications. 
  4. Enhance professional recognition and career progression.

Peer Review of Teaching in the SCM

The Overview of Peer Review of Teaching in Southern Cross Model

The Overview of Peer Review of Teaching 

The full process of peer review of teaching in the Southern Cross Model consists of two steps: (1) a formative review and (2) a summative review. Reviewees may choose to participate in the formative review alone or complete the full peer review process, including the summative review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Select a full process of peer review of teaching when you are required to undertake a peer review for the purpose of a performance milestone, e.g., promotion, which includes formative and summative reviews.

Select a formative review to learn more about your teaching and gain feedback. This experience can strengthen your HEA Fellowship application. You may undertake as many of these as you wish.

Yes, it would help CTL to find a suitable reviewer for you. Please fill in the Application EOI for Peer Review of Teaching and send it back to ctl@scu.edu.au.

 

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Workshops for Peer Review of Teaching in the SCM Peer Review of Teaching in the Southern Cross Model: Process and Guidelines Access the Expression of Interest form Access the Reviewer Nomination form