Capturing Classroom Engagement Data for Instructor Reflection (CCEDIR)

Description

Bortiatynski, an associate teaching professor in the Eberly College of Science, will use her project to empower faculty by providing valuable feedback and opportunity for reflection. The CCEDIR observation protocol allows human observers to capture a snapshot of active learning during a class session. The class observation and data collection will focus on either the students or the faculty and the activities they engage in during the session. After the observation, the instructor will be able to review the data visualizations and participate in a reflective discussion with the observer.

“Self-reflection is a critical part of personal growth. In teaching, it is extremely difficult to step back after leading a learning experience and reflect on your performance,” said Bortiatynski. “CCEDIR is a protocol that will provide instructors with that snapshot of execution of their pedagogical approaches and actions taken by the students in that moment. This data can be invaluable in providing insight for fine tuning of pedagogical approaches and goals for teaching professional development.”

The end goal is to turn the application into a scalable platform to inform instruction.

Cohort

2022-2024

Focus Area

Student Engagement
Theme: Physi-digital Space