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Type IV: STEM Education Research

Concurrent Session 4.8 - Regular Sessions

Supporting Productive Peer Teaching Debrief Conversations in Undergraduate STEM Education

Friday, November 8, 2024

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: Potomac VI, Ballroom Level

Primary Presenter(s)

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Josie Melton (she/her/hers)

STEM Education Researcher
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

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Dustin S.J. Van Orman

STEM Education Researcher
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington, United States
DH

Dan Hanley (he/him/his)

Director of STEM Education Research and Evaluation
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington, United States
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Abbey Gray

Undergraduate Research Assistant
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington, United States
MW

Makayla Wilson

Undergraduate Research Assistant
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington, United States

Program Abstract: Groups of instructors from three different institutions engaged in peer observation and debrief conversations as part of a larger project working to develop and implement a framework promoting student-centered, equitable teaching practices in undergraduate STEM courses. We analyzed seven debrief conversations from five different groups to learn what factors contribute to productive debrief conversations following a peer observation. Debrief conversations were transcribed and qualitatively analyzed by applying codes generated to characterize how groups engaged in conversation, and the content of their conversations. We found that more productive conversations were less evaluative and consisted of more equal talk time amongst participants. In this presentation, we will share detailed results, as well as suggestions and tools that can be used to support productive debrief conversations.