The Teaching Resource Center offers a variety of confidential consultations about teaching. A few of these are listed below. Following the links will lead to more detailed information about each consultation technique as well as information about scheduling.

In-class Observation: Utilizing a variety of observation techniques, TRC consultants can tailor an in-class observation so that instructors get specific and meaningful feedback about one or more aspects of their teaching.

One-on-one Consultation: TRC consultants are happy to help you think through ways to improve your students' learning. Conversations might center around aspects such as course design, student evaluations, discussion-leading, lecturing, etc.

Teaching Analysis Poll (TAP): To discover students' mid-semester reactions to a class, a trained TRC staff member can poll your students about their perceptions of the course.

Videotape Analysis: Upon request, trained TRC staff members observe or videotape a class and consult confidentially with an instructor about what works well and what could be improved in the classroom.

Large Class Feedback: Several options are available for getting feedback about large classes (50+ students).

To schedule a consultation, submit your request online before the third week of each semester. The number of consultations we conduct is limited and filled on a first-come first-served basis. N.B. TAPs are only conducted between the fourth and ninth weeks of the semester.

If you have questions, please call us at 982-2815 or e-mail trc-uva@virginia.edu.