Dept. of Global Health is Seeking Classroom Observers
GENERALIZED OBSERVATION AND REFLECTION PLATFORM OBSERVERS
Background
Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) is piloting the use of Generalized Observation and Reflection Platform (GORP), a web application as a tool for assessing and offering feedback on teaching and learning in the classroom this Fall. The goal of this pilot project is to test the usefulness of the GORP platform in improving the quality of teaching and learning, to support ongoing MPH curriculum redesign.
BUSPH is looking for Observers who will work with high level BU faculty and staff in implementing this pilot project. Successful applicants will be trained on the use of GORP tool.
Responsibilities
Observers will be responsible for using the GORP platform to track classroom activities of both the instructors and students for a select group of courses. More specifically the Observer will:
- Assist in setting up and deploying the GORP web based application for the selected courses.
- Participate in 2 training sessions (2 hours each)
- Observe 6 class sessions (3 hours each) and use the GORP platform to collect data on class activities for each of 6 class sessions.
- Assist in analyzing and reporting GORP data
Skills and Abilities
Successful candidates must have the following:
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
- Interest in teaching and learning
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Familiarity with using applications (mobile or web-based) for data collection
- Available to observe classes during the following times (at least for most, if not all): Tuesdays 10am to 12:30pm and 2-4:45pm; Thursday 2 – 4:30pm and 6-8:45 p.m.
- Experience in teaching or working as a Teaching Assistant preferred.
Remuneration
$15 per hour
To apply
Send your resume/CV to Travis DiJoseph at tdijo@bu.edu
