Peer observation - why bother? A SWOT analysis

Abstract

This article discusses the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of peer observation, substantiated by a peer observation project that was set up in Lausanne University’s Language Centre during the autumn semester of 2016-2017. The experience from this project shows that the many purposes for peer observation can benefit any team of teachers, particularly if certain steps are put into place, practised, and respected.