Overview
Overview
The Melbourne Peer Review of Teaching (MPRT) program aims to improve the quality of teaching, learning and the educational experience of students at the University of Melbourne. Participating in MPRT allows academics to gain specialist feedback through supportive conversations and a holistic review of their curriculum design; assessment, and teaching practices. It involves assessment of a written submission and an in-class teaching observation.
The MPRT process is a university-wide program that offers formal evaluation and recognition of teaching performance aligned with the University’s Framework for Educational Excellence. The evaluations are carried out by members of the Melbourne College of Reviewers, consisting of highly experienced academics with a demonstrated track record in teaching excellence.
During the review, academics must demonstrate how they address the first three dimensions of the Framework for Educational Excellence. They also nominate a fourth FEE dimension of their choice for evaluation. Any further specific aspects of their teaching they are seeking feedback upon can also be incorporated into the review.
Most faculties at the University of Melbourne also offer their own peer review of teaching programs, which are more developmental and focus on teaching in specific disciplinary contexts. For details, please see
- Faculty of Arts – see Arts E&S Intranet for details
- Faculty of Education – see PRT Pilot flyer for more information
- Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology – see PRT Pilot Program page for more information
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences – see MDHS L&T Intranet for details
The MPRT process involves the following steps
We recommend applying as early as possible. The peer review of teaching may take up to two months from the date of application.
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Written submission
The written submission is a reflective account of your teaching practice that responds to the University’s Framework for Educational Excellence. You will include a statement addressing the first three FEE dimensions and a fourth of your choosing. Each of the four dimensions should be addressed within a 500 word limit (2,000 words total). In addition, you should include a subject outline. This enables the expert reviewers to see elements of your curriculum design and provides a context for the session they will observe.
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Application
Submit the short online form. You will be required to attach a reflective account of your teaching practice and CV. Once we have considered your application we will be in touch with further details, including proposed reviewers.
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Observation
Two members of the College of Reviewers will observe an instance of your teaching practice at a time negotiated with you.
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Feedback
You will receive a written appraisal from the reviewers on your submission and teaching observation, usually within 2-3 weeks. This will take the form of an evaluation report that can be used to support confirmation, performance review and promotion processes. You will have the opportunity to review a draft of the reviewers’ report in order to ensure accuracy.