The reflective memo written by the course instructor should address the overall purpose of the course, how the materials are organized, the style of presentation, the relationship of the sequence of content and the teaching and assessment methods to the course goals, the rationale for topic selection, and how the content might be used for future disciplinary studies. The faculty member under review should have a substantive role in selecting reviewers. Specific criteria are outlined in the cover letter sent to the external reviewer. The context of the review is specifically an evaluation of the substance of a course, including all materials and examinations as well as the rationale for their inclusion in the course. Instructor assembles course materials and descriptive narratives.
Reviewer responds with a letter of evaluation that goes to the instructor.
The reflective memo should address the overall purpose of the course, how the materials are organized, the style of presentation, the relationship of the sequence of content and the teaching and assessment methods to the course goals, the rationale for topic selection, and how the content might be used for future disciplinary studies. Instructor writes cover letter describing purpose of review, how feedback will be used, any particular issues that need to be addressed, any standards that have been established by accrediting bodies or professional societies for instruction in the discipline, and perhaps an example of an internal rating form. Instructor considers the feedback.